No click from kickdown solenoid - diagnostic process?
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Burning Brakes
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No click from kickdown solenoid - diagnostic process?
I followed the advice to listen for a click from the solenoid when pressing the kickdown button with the ignition switched on (engine not running). I got no click when following this process. I was under the car, listening with a stethoscope while the teenager pushed the button directly.
I have current reaching the switch, but I couldn't remove the rubber boot over the wires at the solenoid - it has gone hard.
My thinking is that I either have no current reaching the solenoid - or the solenoid is defective. Is there a relay in there somewhere to check?
Is there a noddy guide to fault find a non clicking solenoid?
Thanks
I have current reaching the switch, but I couldn't remove the rubber boot over the wires at the solenoid - it has gone hard.
My thinking is that I either have no current reaching the solenoid - or the solenoid is defective. Is there a relay in there somewhere to check?
Is there a noddy guide to fault find a non clicking solenoid?
Thanks
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The switches can and do go bad.....as I recall there is a way to test its output at the LH or EZK plug....I just don't remember how....but since you don't hear the click I would guess its bad
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