I just repaired my cable and this process worked for me. As stated earlier the ends are just wire wound around the post. Mine broke at the heater box end, the smaller diameter plastic sleeve broke off. I did glue and heat shrink the end which made for strong end but instead of securing using the repaired smaller diameter plastic end I used a "P" clamp/cushion clamp commonly used in aircraft wiring. I set aside the original retaining clip and secured the cable with the "P" clamp on the larger diameter plastic end and the original screw hole. Its very secure, no car modifications required and slides like new.