No. 12 No KICKDOWN

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NO KICKDOWN - DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

12	No kickdown
DESCRIPTION	Does not downshift when accelerator pedal is fully depressed within kickdown range.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	If the transmission does not downshift though shifting is normal, the malfunction is in position sensor circuit (including the sensor ground, sensor harness and connector). NOTE: Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the on-board diagnosis inspection have been conducted.

NOTE:

If the malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
- If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
- If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace TCM.