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Title: Kickdown not working
Post by: Alex W on 22 September 2011, 20:38:10
Since I replaced my Dis Pack I have had no kickdown.

I assume this is because I have not properly reconnected the throttle cables on reassembly but I can't see what I have done wrong, it all looks OK.

Anyone got any idea about what I am likely to have done wrong?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Andy B on 22 September 2011, 21:15:30
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Since I replaced my Dis Pack I have had no kickdown.

I assume this is because I have not properly reconnected the throttle cables on reassembly but I can't see what I have done wrong, it all looks OK.

Anyone got any idea about what I am likely to have done wrong?

Thanks in advance for any help.


I believe the kick down switch on the accelerator cable is up not far from the alarm power sounder ......... never actually looked for or seen it though.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: RobG on 22 September 2011, 21:20:18
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Since I replaced my Dis Pack I have had no kickdown.

I assume this is because I have not properly reconnected the throttle cables on reassembly but I can't see what I have done wrong, it all looks OK.

Anyone got any idea about what I am likely to have done wrong?

Thanks in advance for any help.


I believe the kick down switch on the accelerator cable is up not far from the alarm power sounder ......... never actually looked for or seen it though.  ;) ;)
Correct Andy :y
Alex, adjust the cable, should cure it. KD switch is an extremely rare failure
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: RobG on 22 September 2011, 21:23:33
To adjust the cable correctly, adjust it by the throttle butterflys by removing the retaining clip by the mounting clamp, pull the cable sheath towards the bulk head until there is no excess slack (you want a small amount) before replacing the clip to maintain the adjustment  :y
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Andy B on 22 September 2011, 21:25:59
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Alex, adjust the cable, should cure it. KD switch is an extremely rare failure

It's electrical isn't it, either on or off? I didn't there was any adjustment.  :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: RobG on 22 September 2011, 21:29:46
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Alex, adjust the cable, should cure it. KD switch is an extremely rare failure

It's electrical isn't it, either on or off? I didn't there was any adjustment.  :-/ :-/
Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Andy B on 22 September 2011, 21:32:46
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Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)

I'd have thought it was more along the lines of ..... kick own switch not plugged in properly = no kick down  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: RobG on 22 September 2011, 21:36:22
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Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)

I'd have thought it was more along the lines of ..... kick own switch not plugged in properly = no kick down  :y :y :y
Yes, could be, but OP only mentions disconnection of the cable/s, presumably at throttle bodies so it`s a reasonable assumption to suggest that the cable has not been re-adjusted correctly, is it not ::) ;D
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Andy B on 22 September 2011, 21:41:04
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Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)

I'd have thought it was more along the lines of ..... kick own switch not plugged in properly = no kick down  :y :y :y
Yes, could be, but OP only mentions disconnection of the cable/s, presumably at throttle bodies so it`s a reasonable assumption to suggest that the cable has not been re-adjusted correctly, is it not ::) ;D

I was thinking about un-intentional disturbing of the plug/socket while mauling about at the back the engine.  :y :y
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: RobG on 22 September 2011, 21:44:43
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Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)

I'd have thought it was more along the lines of ..... kick own switch not plugged in properly = no kick down  :y :y :y
Yes, could be, but OP only mentions disconnection of the cable/s, presumably at throttle bodies so it`s a reasonable assumption to suggest that the cable has not been re-adjusted correctly, is it not ::) ;D

I was thinking about un-intentional disturbing of the plug/socket while mauling about at the back the engine.  :y :y
Possibility. I`ll let you have that one :P
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Andy B on 22 September 2011, 21:59:20
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Yep, but the switch is integral to the cable, slack cable = inoperative kickdown ;)

I'd have thought it was more along the lines of ..... kick own switch not plugged in properly = no kick down  :y :y :y
Yes, could be, but OP only mentions disconnection of the cable/s, presumably at throttle bodies so it`s a reasonable assumption to suggest that the cable has not been re-adjusted correctly, is it not ::) ;D

I was thinking about un-intentional disturbing of the plug/socket while mauling about at the back the engine.  :y :y
Possibility. I`ll let you have that one :P

Post a picture ...................... then open the debate up to the forum  ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Kickdown not working
Post by: Alex W on 23 September 2011, 22:51:19
Thanks All. I'll have a poke around at the weekend and see what I can find.

I didn't intentionally interfere with any switch but all the cables/pipes were tied up out of the way for clear access to the Dis Pack so I may have done it accidentally.