No.15 No Kick Down

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NO KICK DOWN DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

15	No kickdown
DESCRIPTION	Does not downshift when accelerator pedal is fully depressed within kickdown range.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	If transmission does not downshift though shifting is normal, malfunction is in TP sensor circuit (including sensor GND, sensor wiring harness and connector).