Kick-Down Switch (Auto. Trans.)
- Raise and support vehicle. Detach kick-down switch coupler from wiring harness (coupler is located on left side of transmission, just behind starter).
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- 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.
- Reconnect coupler and detach electrical connector from kick-down relay (located on fender well, close to brake booster).
- 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.
- 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.