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Old 15th March 2020, 01:20 PM
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I reread parts of that other thread and noted the very very simple "check" procedure, and it works!
1. Get into car. DO NOT insert key or turn ignition on!
2. Check gear selector is still in P. Turn sidelights on, look at illuminated +/- symbols on gear surround.
3. Press accelerator pedal to the floor, those +/- symbols get brighter (and you should hear the switch click)
Simples!
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Old 15th March 2020, 02:14 PM
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I reread parts of that other thread and noted the very very simple "check" procedure, and it works!
Haha so it does!
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Old 4th February 2024, 03:59 PM
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Very late to this thread. BUT teehee haha. Yes it does work
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Old 5th February 2024, 11:29 AM
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It's good to repeat this procedure from time to time as it's fairly easy to inadvertently switch the kickdown off (I've done it).
Without it enabled the cars lifeless and flat, and this switch is easily overlooked.
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Old 5th February 2024, 12:52 PM
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how do you accidently turn it off?
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Old 5th February 2024, 08:34 PM
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how do you accidently turn it off?
Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.
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Old 11th February 2024, 01:09 PM
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i guess I should have been more explicit :-). How do you turn it off?

I assume from that pressing teh floor switch really hard? for x seconds continuously?
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