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Subject:Re: What is AT "Kickdown" and how do I check it?
From:Bill
Date:Sat, 18 Dec 1999 17:45:46 -0700

An auto tranny is supposed to downshift if you really tromp the pedal to
the floor.  There is a switch that controls this where the speedo cable
attaches on top of the engine, and you can adjust when it is activated --
at least on my '81 auto Westy.

At 04:15 PM 12/18/99 -0800, Doran Nugent wrote:
>My manual says to check the Automatic Transmission
>Kickdown periodically. This is my first AT car and I
>am clueless. Thank You!
>
>Doran '90 Weekender AT
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