Really dumb question on 850 Automatic

charlotte001 · Mar 23rd, 2012, 21:45

Does the 850 T5 automatic have a kick down switch ? As I drive mine on handcontrols I've never be able to activate it

I imagine it does as most do except for the newest electronic gearboxes

capt jack · Mar 23rd, 2012, 22:08

If it's the same as a phase 1 S/V70 then yes, it does, and the kickdown switch is attached to the throttle cable.

Cheers

Jack

TurboZutek · Mar 23rd, 2012, 23:34

Yeah, it's on the bulkhead side of the cable, as capt jack says. As you press the accelerator, the cable draws tight and that takes up some sprung slack on the top of the cable activating the switch.

Much nicer system than the old days of dodgy extra cables and cams that needed adjusting!

You could wire it to a standard push to make switch for hand controls, but if the TCU gets the kick down signal while the throttle is at less than 80% open it'll throw a code.

Chris...

Mar 23rd, 2012, 21:45	#1
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	Really dumb question on 850 Automatic Does the 850 T5 automatic have a kick down switch ? As I drive mine on handcontrols I've never be able to activate it I imagine it does as most do except for the newest electronic gearboxes __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Mar 23rd, 2012, 23:34	#3
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Yeah, it's on the bulkhead side of the cable, as capt jack says. As you press the accelerator, the cable draws tight and that takes up some sprung slack on the top of the cable activating the switch. Much nicer system than the old days of dodgy extra cables and cams that needed adjusting! You could wire it to a standard push to make switch for hand controls, but if the TCU gets the kick down signal while the throttle is at less than 80% open it'll throw a code. Chris... __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

Mar 23rd, 2012, 22:08	#2
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 00:31 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	If it's the same as a phase 1 S/V70 then yes, it does, and the kickdown switch is attached to the throttle cable. Cheers Jack

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