Control Boxes | Honda Outboard

Shop Honda outboard control cables designed for smooth throttle and shift operation. These marine control cables connect your control box to the engine and are critical for safe gear engagement and precise throttle response during maintenance, repair, and rebuild projects.

Choosing the Right Honda Control Cable

Selecting the correct control cable ensures reliable performance and prevents shifting or throttle issues. Always confirm your exact Honda outboard model, horsepower, and serial number before ordering.

• Cable length: measure your existing cable end to end and confirm routing to avoid tight bends or excess slack.
• Throttle or shift function: verify whether you are replacing a throttle cable, shift cable, or both.
• Control box compatibility: ensure the cable end fittings match your Honda control box style.
• Engine side connection: confirm the correct attachment type at the throttle arm or shift linkage.
• Single or dual engine setup: verify proper configuration for twin engine installations.

Common Honda Control Cable Problems

• Stiff throttle or hard shifting: often caused by internal cable corrosion, heat damage, or tight routing bends.
• Engine will not shift fully into gear: may indicate cable stretch, improper adjustment, or internal binding.
• Throttle does not return smoothly: inspect for frayed cable core or contamination inside the housing.
• Intermittent throttle response: check for worn cable ends or loose linkage connections.
• Popping out of gear: confirm proper cable adjustment at the engine and inspect for internal cable failure.

When replacing control cables, inspect your control box and engine linkage components at the same time. Installing new cables with worn hardware can lead to premature failure or unsafe shifting conditions.

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