Kickdown Switch Adjustment

Kickdown Switch Adjustment



When the pedal is fully depressed, a click can be heard just before the pedal bottoms out. If the click is not heard, loosen the locknut and extend the switch until the pedal lever makes contact with the switch and the switch clicks.

Do not allow the switch to make contact too soon. This would cause the transmission to downshift on part throttle.

DIAGNOSIS:
Switch can be heard clicking, and the transmission still does not kickdown:
Check the continuity of the switch. Also check for available current.

The vehicle upshifts at approximately 55 (1st to 2nd) and 90 KPH (2nd to 3rd) (34 and 56 MPH) only:
The kickdown switch may be internally shorted. (When the switch is shorted, there is continuity through the switch in any position).