43: AT-143. Kickdown switch, B5234T3, AW50-42 A4300526 Condition The transmission control module (TCM) uses the kick-down switch signal to control functions such as downshifting during rapid acceleration. The kick-down switch closes when the outer sleeve of the accelerator cable is pressed against t...

Pull the harness on the kickdown switch, Clear codes. Take out and punch to floor.
1. If the AT-143 does not come back, Kick down switch is welded closed or out of adjustment.
2. If AT-143 does comes back:

• A. short to ground in the kickdown harness.
  B. TPS is a lier.

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Have to double check as it is slightly different to the 99-00. On those it is hard to get to buried forward of the charcoal filter above the fuel tank. Taking a quick look at Vida for a 98 AWD would appear to show it on top of the the fuel tank. I can try to find a picture of my 2000 R from the sub-...