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6.9 KICK DOWN not working?

Started by ALV148, 12 August 2020, 10:42 AM

ALV148

HI

Kick down is not working on my 1980 6.9 
i've check continuity and switch all fine.
Solenoid can be heard Clicking when ignition is on and switch pressed

Any ideas??
are  0003040890 solenoid still available new?

Thanks
1965 300SE Long for fintail on air Blue
1969 280SE 3.5 coupe 1632 silver
1969 300SEL 6.3 1924 Silver
1980 450SEL 6.9 7171 Silver
2011 SLS 6.3 AMG Silver
2019 G63 4.0 AMG Silver
2019 E63s Wagon Silver
1985 E320 Wagon Silver
2002 E55 Wagon

daantjie

Check all linkages for smooth operation and make sure all bushings are intact and in good shape.  Also check that you are getting full throttle opening with pedal floored touching the kick down switch button.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

ALV148

HI Daniel

thanks , i have just looked at my linkages having taken off the air filter housing and some of the plastic grommets on the linkages are missing

Does anyone have a 6.9 engine diagram with parts identified and numbered?? so i can order a grommet set?

Thanks
1965 300SE Long for fintail on air Blue
1969 280SE 3.5 coupe 1632 silver
1969 300SEL 6.3 1924 Silver
1980 450SEL 6.9 7171 Silver
2011 SLS 6.3 AMG Silver
2019 G63 4.0 AMG Silver
2019 E63s Wagon Silver
1985 E320 Wagon Silver
2002 E55 Wagon

daantjie

Also check the bushing in the connection between the shift lever from the transmission and the control pressure rod.  They are notorious for crumbling.  You will have to remove the rod and do this on the bench, much easier.   That bushing is super cheap and readily available.
There are a whole host of bushings in the linkage as well as the throttle ball at the firewall.  From memory some of them are NLA so it might prove a challenge to source them all.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

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