Emm, I don't know about the originality of the choke but I reckon the cable should work even with the choke attached.

But first: Have you tried with the gas pedal on the floor? Have you looked under the bonnet? The cable runs to the throttle links. The knob should be turned with ease if the gas pedal is floored first and kept down when turned. There should not be any ragged cable, cable end or cable skin at the throttle end. If something is wrong with the cable it usually is in the engine compartment.

If everything seems to be in order under the hood and you've floored the pedal too then try removing the choke and see what happens then.

Hope this helps.

 

Try removing the Plastic Choke and see if you can use the Cable.

 

The correct way to operate the idle speed adjustment is to press the accelerator to the floor (before starting the engine) and to rotate it fully counterclockwise. This will increase the idle speed a few hundred RPMs to warm the engine more quickly on a cold day.

The cable may be disconnected at the engine, or improperly adjusted. To adjust it properly, turn the knob fully clockwise, and adjust it so that there is some slack at the end of the cable on the throttle linkage.

 

Thank you guys!!!!!
If gas pedal pressed, the Idle Adjuster Knob rotates freely. I am glad I did not break it away earlier.

 

Have you checked does the knob adjust the idle speed too or is it just rotating (imitating its purpose)

OT: My colleague said just day before holidays obviously head tuned up for a vacation and not really focusing on work: 'Do we really have to make work-imitating movements?'

 

Tested it this morning. Works like a charm. As of right now it set all the way to the right (clockwise/slowest RPM). Is it ANY reason for me to touch/adjust it on the regular basis? Car idles fine and I am in Florida.

Thanks.