Jake Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Yet another dumb newb question I'm afraid guys What's that thing under the accelerator pedal for? It looks like a stop but if I press with my hand it clicks like a button or switch of some sort. My throttle cable's adjustment means that the pedal never actually reaches this stop/button/switch, is it supposed to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Pilot Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 If you have an Auto, I am guessing it may be your 'kick-down' switch you are reffering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 23, 2003 Author Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Supra Pilot If you have an Auto, I am guessing it may be your 'kick-down' switch you are reffering too. Ah yes I forgot to mention that mine is an auto. iGuess I'd better get out there and adjust that throttle cable then! Thanks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I would not touch the cable adjustment, until you are absolutely certain that that is the problem. Have you tried pushing your foot to the floor a little harder, it won't break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 23, 2003 Author Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Terminator Have you tried pushing your foot to the floor a little harder, it won't break. The throttle is already fully open before the pedal reaches the button/switch thing. I don't want to snap the throttle cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 The switch only operates at WOT, it does not alter the throttle setting it switches the gear box into lower gears to give instant torque. It does require quite a bit more force than normal throttle pressure. I have never heard of an auto not being able to use kickdown due to a tight cable. Carpet under the peddle, thats another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 23, 2003 Author Share Posted March 23, 2003 Originally posted by Terminator The switch only operates at WOT, it does not alter the throttle setting it switches the gear box into lower gears to give instant torque. It does require quite a bit more force than normal throttle pressure. I have never heard of an auto not being able to use kickdown due to a tight cable. Carpet under the peddle, thats another matter. I just looked, you're right it does work if pushed *really* hard. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Now go and find a straight bit of dry road and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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