View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
ZEB ***
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 212 Location: back in sunny wigan
|
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:50 Post subject: KICK DOWN CABLE |
|
|
Hi peeps -
I'm having probs with the kick down cable set up.
If I set it to the 34/35mm value it runs worse than it did before!
Any tips or advice will be appreciated (I've looked in the search - no help to me )
1992 2.5 TD MK2 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Google Sponsor
|
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:50 Post subject: Google Ads keep the POCUK free to join! |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Scotsbob ******
Age: 69 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Posts: 1167 Location: Glasgow
|
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:03 Post subject: |
|
|
ZEB,
I tried a "Search" for Kickdown and got 25 pages returned ...did you read all of them
Must be some info in that lot
SB. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RoyE **
Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 64 Location: Aldermaston, West Berks
|
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:16 Post subject: Kickdown Cable |
|
|
Just a thought,
I spent ages trying to adjust the kickdown cable on my 2.8 without success. Then I realised that the throttle cable had stretched and was really slack. Once it was adjusted as per the Haynes manual I reset the kickdown to the specified 34-35 mm and all was well - no more dropping down a gear at the slightest touch of the peddle and no more erratic changes. Adjust the throttle cable first and then the kickdown. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
markppearson *******
Age: 48 Zodiac: Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 3164 Location: Margate, Kent, UK
|
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 15:10 Post subject: |
|
|
Another thing to consider aswell is resetting the ecu by the brake pedal, which will reset the gears. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
nick the nurse Shining Star
Age: 66 Zodiac: Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Posts: 15561 Location: Wolstanton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffs a little sleepy Hamlet full of drunks and OLD PEOPLE!
|
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 16:01 Post subject: |
|
|
Mark its a 2.5 matey |
|
Back to top |
|
|
markppearson *******
Age: 48 Zodiac: Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 3164 Location: Margate, Kent, UK
|
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 17:55 Post subject: |
|
|
I have been told by a certain Mitsu Master Tech that there are, on some, a module at the top of the brake pedal which you can unplug for certain amount of time which resets the gear changing pattern to fresh and then re-adapts to your driving.
There is one on mine and it made a differance when I did my kickdown cable. When I reset it, it was as good as gold. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
ZEB ***
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 212 Location: back in sunny wigan
|
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 23:58 Post subject: |
|
|
reet the kick down cable should be set at 24mm and not the 35mm i was told so now all i need to now is how ya set the throttle cable up how do ya do that |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RoyE **
Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 64 Location: Aldermaston, West Berks
|
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 15:18 Post subject: Kickdown |
|
|
No,
It should be 34 to 35 mm - see attached pic. Throttle cable adjustment is covered by the Haynes manual - very easy to do |
|
Back to top |
|
|
ZEB ***
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 212 Location: back in sunny wigan
|
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 15:54 Post subject: kick down |
|
|
cheers roy well im confused now .i can get 24mm/25mm i cannot get 34/35mm no way |
|
Back to top |
|
|
REVOGEL LifeTime Member
Age: 84 Zodiac: Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 4276 Location: Cent. Amelias. Reg 10. Guyana South America
|
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 18:57 Post subject: |
|
|
Doan look nuffin like dat |
|
Back to top |
|
|
moodymann *
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Watlington
|
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 14:10 Post subject: haynes manual throttle settings??? |
|
|
Can the person that setup their throttle cable from haynes manual first, before kickdown please give a step by step of what they did.
Thanks
mm |
|
Back to top |
|
|
mattshanx Newbie
Age: 42 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Feb 2014 Posts: 1 Location: New Zealand
|
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:23 Post subject: |
|
|
1995 2.8TD
I was suffering from the constant switch in and out of overdrive and Paj seemed a bit gutless. After reading the forums decided to tighten the kickdown cable from 30mm to 35mm as well as the throttle cable which seemed slightly loose.
For those who were similarly slightly clueless the throttle cable is the one closest to the engine and the kickdown cable on the outer side. The distance from the inner cable stopper (little metal thing on the cable) and the outer cable (end piece where that the dust cover clips over) should be 34-35mm. Simply loosen the nut on the outer side then adjust inner as required.
Wow, what difference it made. I instantly have more power and the 4-od-4-od switch is gone.
Thanks to all who contributed |
|
Back to top |
|
|
gavinga *
Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Margam, Port Talbot
|
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 16:32 Post subject: |
|
|
I know this is an old thread, but would anyone have any step by step (with supporting images) on how you go about doing this please?
Many thanks |
|
Back to top |
|
|
peteinchad LifeTime Member
Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 15079 Location: UK
|
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 17:28 Post subject: |
|
|
Info on THIS THREAD |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Simonfathead *****
Age: 46 Zodiac: Joined: 17 Aug 2016 Posts: 737 Location: Sidlesham, United Kingdom
|
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:43 Post subject: |
|
|
i think I have got confused on here too the kickdown cable should be set to 34-35mm but what should the throttle cable be set to is that 34-35mm as well or is the diagram for the kickdown cable? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|