How would incorrect adjustment of the throttle cable affect transmission operation?
How would incorrect adjustment of the throttle cable affect transmission operation?
When the throttle valve cable is out of specification, the transmission can shift early, shift late or not shift at all. Warning: Improperly adjusting the throttle valve cable can cause extensive damage to the transmission.
What is TV cable Cummins?
Product description. Genuine Cummins Part. This is the cable that runs from the P7100 throttle linkage down to the side of the transmission. Some people call it the throttle valve cable, some people call it a TV cable, and yet some others call it a kickdown cable.
How do I know if my kickdown cable is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Kickdown Cable
- The transmission shifts hard. An automatic transmission has multiple parts that are engineered to produce a smooth transition from one gear to another.
- The car shifts early and fast.
- The transmission shifts slow and late.
How do you kick down an automatic transmission?
When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way to the floor (beyond the position normally regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is immediately engaged. This is known as kick-down. If the accelerator is released from the kick-down position, the gearbox automatically changes up.
How do I know if my kick down cable is bad?
Can I drive without a kickdown cable?
Shouldn’t be a problem. The cable adjusts system pressure, so shift pressure. With the cable fully retracted it will shift lazy/slip a lot, if the cable was pulled fully out it will shift more firmly, less slip.
Is a kickdown cable necessary?
In fact, if you don’t mind downshifting manually with the shift lever when passing, there’s really no need for a functional kickdown cable or switch at all. You must install a true TV cable with the correct throttle-lever pivot geometry and then adjust it properly or you will burn up the trans!
