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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by Allard54, May 30, 2012.

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  1. Allard54

    Allard54 Karting

    Dec 11, 2009
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    Marcel Perlman Ph.D.
    #1 Allard54, May 30, 2012
    Hi all...I'm curious...does anyone know what interchange or original part replaces the kickdown switch that lives under the throttle linkage in the engine compartment? We were on one of the Vintage Rallies New England 1000 tours last week and on day two (of four) the trannie started to shift down from top gear all by itself.... I disconnected the kickdown ...problem solved but now I need a new switch...HELP. BTW...the rally was a blast...we were one of only three cars to Zero all four days....Great Navigator...Thanks, Marc
     
  2. usmck9

    usmck9 Rookie

    Jul 21, 2008
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    Norman Baker
    #2 usmck9, May 31, 2012
    1981 400i kick down switch failed by providing no kick down. Initially thought an adjustment would suffice/wrong. The roller supported lever that contacts item 6, 400i TABLE 12 - THROTTLES CONTROLS (FOR LHD) was cock-eyed(canted) as it was installed in the switch itself. Solution, re-center fulcrum pin, perhaps stainless steel inside the switch which allows roller and arm to align properly. Said fulcrum pin located inside switch had slide out of its centering positon. Simply center it inside the switch housing with a tooth pick and check movement and contact, then reinstall switch. Helps a lot to remove swith and wiring first.
     
  3. jacques

    jacques Formula Junior

    May 23, 2006
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    #3 jacques, May 31, 2012
    This is a very common switch.. It is is called a linear spring arm switch..$10 to $15 bucks..Let me know if you can't locate one. They come in various arm lengths and roller configurations.
     
  4. jacques

    jacques Formula Junior

    May 23, 2006
    877
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    #4 jacques, May 31, 2012
    More on the switch...More accurately called a snap action switch..go to ITC Electronics .com and see them. The ones that I have bought are made by PHILMORE. Like I said previously, they are common and inexpensive. If you must have the horsie on the box, I can find and old yellow box, and sell you one, for say, $250USD..mon ami...I hope this helps. Jacques
     
  5. Allard54

    Allard54 Karting

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    Marcel Perlman Ph.D.
    #5 Allard54, Jun 9, 2012
    Thanks for the feed back,folks...Hey Jacques...I already have the box, what I need is the switch but thanks for the offer, mon cher...Marcel
     
  6. jacques

    jacques Formula Junior

    May 23, 2006
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    #6 jacques, Jun 9, 2012
    Marcel..Go to my last post, and see the web site that I referred to..ITC Electronics.com. They come wrapped in clear plastic, and not the yellow "horsie" box. Much cheaper than my yellow box. PM me if you can't find it. Next...Jacques.
     
  7. Allard54

    Allard54 Karting

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    Marcel Perlman Ph.D.
    #7 Allard54, Jun 22, 2012
    I PM'd you last week regarding kickdown switch...no answer ...did I miss something,,,,Thanks, Marc
     
  8. jacques

    jacques Formula Junior

    May 23, 2006
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    #8 jacques, Jun 22, 2012
    Allard..I most certainly did return your PM almost immediatley upon recieving it. I also told you to go to post #6 in this thread..see ITC Electronics.com. Also..If you have some sort of problem with our private messaging..don't go public with it..keep it private..I've tried to help you three times with this. Jacques
     
  9. bilodeaulynn

    bilodeaulynn Karting

    May 1, 2005
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    #9 bilodeaulynn, Jun 22, 2012
    I have one.

    $10 shipped to your door.

    Send pm if interested.

    Lynn
     

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