Kickdown switch -F8-
Locations:
The kickdown switch (arrow) is integrated into the accelerator cable and is located on the bulkhead in the engine compartment.
On vehicles which do not have an accelerator cable the kick-down signal is generated in TP sensor -G79-. The sensor can be found close to the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with data bus, the signal comes from the bus. On these vehicles, the data bus interface is checked in addition.
Removing and installing kickdown switch
Gasoline engine:
On a gasoline engine the accelerator cable must be removed to be able to remove and install the kick-down switch, then readjust the cable.
Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AWD, AWW, AWP, 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ALH, 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI PD ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE(S): BEW, 20 FUEL SUPPLY for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV, 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 2.8 LITER VR6 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE (S): AFP, 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 2.8 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BDF and 20 - FUEL SUPPLY for 3.2 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BJS
Diesel engine:
Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY