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brainbug007
21st September 2011, 12:37 PM
I've been reading through the wiring diagram and came across the kickdown relay and was wondering what it does and whether I need it?
mark
21st September 2011, 12:47 PM
Not unless you are using an automatic gearbox!
brainbug007
21st September 2011, 12:50 PM
So would it still be present and just not used on a manual?
ozzy1
21st September 2011, 12:58 PM
I would have thought it unlikely.
twinturbo
21st September 2011, 01:20 PM
I doubt it's present.
brainbug007
21st September 2011, 01:39 PM
Ok thanks guys, I'm guessing any of these kickdown type things are all for the automatic gearbox and won't be there either then.
Davey
22nd September 2011, 09:54 AM
"Kickdown" is a feature of auto boxes which allows for a downshift for better acceleration. Basically when you floor the loud pedal the 'box will drop a gear. Later slush boxes have some electronic control hence the kickdown relay.
D.
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