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UPDATE: Mechanic came to inspect the throttle and gear cables and found that the harness had come off on one of the cable and they were adjusted incorrectly. He was able to fix onsite without having to replace anything and only charged me $100. Very happy with the outcome.

Will do! Thanks

Thanks! It’s a merc. I checked the ends yesterday on the motor and didn’t see numbers. Would it be in the throttle side?

Any suggestions on what length throttle and shift cable I need for 2002 chaparral sunesta 243? Also, what’s the best place to purchase? Thanks, Brian

Trying to replace the original head unit and cant get the new receiver to power on. The original CD player powered on fine but, once we cut the old harness out and tried rewiring we cannot get it to turn on. Checked all fuses and they are fine. Voltage meter confirmed we’re getting 12V but no...

It’s a merc. Appears one coming from gear box and other from out drive. I’ll try what you mention here. Thanks for the suggestion! Will keep you posted once I’ve tried this out.

2002 with 240 hours. I pulled the hood up and when moving the throttle there are 2 cables that seem to move. Should I replace both? Do you have any suggestions on the part number or name of it where I can search for replacement? Thanks!

Hello! I have a sunesta 243 and the throttle seems very stiff when going in forward or reverse. Is it worth trying to lube the cable, buy a new one or any other options? Thanks!

That’s my plan exactly. I’ve further explored and installing a Bluetooth head unit in place of the CD player which has a remote.

Thank you!

Thanks! Where does the fusion unit mount? The CD player is in the bathroom which is inconvenient and there is an original controll panel on the dash which is outdated. My hope is to mount the new unit in the dash somewhere.

Hello- recently bought a 2002 sunesta and looking to replace stereo as, it’s got a CD player and original controller on the dash. looking for recommendations on a head unit for the dash that has Bluetooth. However, I don’t know if the CD player has to be removed (in bathroom) or if I can just...