Checking kickdown switch (KD) function

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on.
Go into scrolling value.
Read off kickdown switch (KD) position.
The reading should only be ON if the accelerator pedal (AP) is depressed to kickdown position. For other accelerator pedal (AP) positions the reading should be OFF.

Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool
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Is the correct reading displayed?

YES
FAULT NOT FOUND: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NO
Refer to Checking the kickdown switch (KD)