Replacing the Kickdown Micro-Switch
Replacing the kickdown micro-switch
Removal
Micro-switch
- Remove the protective cover from the throttle body (TB)
- Detach the throttle cable.
- Remove the screws for the bracket
- Release the bracket.
- Remove the screws and nuts for the micro-switch
- Cut off the 3 tie straps.
- Separate the 2 connectors.
Installation
Micro-switch
In reverse order
Check
Checking the micro-switch
- Use a finger to press the switch arm. Listen for a click.
- Turn the throttle pulley so that the pin presses the switch arm down. Feel the switch.
It must have passed the click point.
Note! Carry out this check before installing the throttle cable.