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Accelerator Pedal
Is there an adjustment to the pedal? Mine doesnt reach kickdown switch. Just replaced the linkage(one with the ball) that is attached to the firewall. No other linkage is attached yet. Tried to push the pedal by hand forcefully but it still wont click the kickdown switch.
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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles '14 GLK 350 60000 miles |
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Assuming there is no binding from dirt or grit under the pedal or floor matt interference, check the kickdown switch itself for sticking. It may be NG.
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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD 2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily |
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I can hear the kickdown switch click when i press it. Its just the accelerator bar wont do it. Im thinking there must have been a rubber stop in the accelerator bar that is missing on mine?
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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles '14 GLK 350 60000 miles |
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I think there is something on the back of the pedal, I will check mine.
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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD 2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily |
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Nope, the vertical metal piece that the pedal is attached to [which is connected to the linkage] hits the switch when I floor it.
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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD 2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily |
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Thanks for looking. EPC didnt show any in there either.
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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles '14 GLK 350 60000 miles |
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Are you sure the go pedal isn't broken? I had that problem with my car. As fruitcaskesa noted the pedal should be attached to the metal rod, it shouldn't be able to floop around freely.
-Jason
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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I was doing some sleuthing today to diagnose some acceleration issues and I have exactly the same problem -- the bar does not reach the kickdown switch. The switch itself seems to actuate or click manually just fine but the bar is short of the switch when fully depressed. If anyone knows of an adjustment it seems I need one as well.
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The bar doesn't touch the switch, the back of the pedal does.
-Jason
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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This is my CD, it appears the linkage hits the button.
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On my TD it appears that the bar is meant to hit the switch. When fully depressed the bar does not quite touch the switch - less than a 1/4 inch I would say. The switch itself has some travel so overall the bar could be 1/2 inch shy of full travel.
I have some sticky beige goo on the switch that appears to be dripping down from somewhere under the dash. Like some reverted adhesive. It does not seem in any way related but that is the gunk showing on the switch.
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=-=-=-=-= 1987 300TD 231,000 #22, afterglow, plastic fan, euro lights, alternator upgrade, cluster housing update |
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Hmm, sorry... I assumed the W123 and W126 actuated in the same way.
-J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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