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Kick-Down Switch (Auto. Trans.)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Detach kick-down switch coupler from wiring harness (coupler is located on left side of transmission, just behind starter).
    Fig 1: Showing Terminal Locations for Testing Kick-Down Relay
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  2. Connect a voltmeter to terminal and good ground. Start engine and run at idle. Slowly increase engine speed to 2000 RPM, using choke knob. Current should flow to coupler.
  3. Reconnect coupler and detach electrical connector from kick-down relay (located on fender well, close to brake booster).
  4. Connect ohmmeter. With engine off and no power applied, there should be continuity between No. 1 and No. 5. There should be no continuity between No. 1 and No. 3.
  5. Connect a wire from battery positive post to terminal No. 2 and battery negative post to terminal No. 4. There should be continuity between No. 1 and No. 3. There should be no continuity between No. 1 and No. 5.