Kick Down Switch Circuit Low

Where it lives

For P278C, the circuit described runs through the switch. The description of P278C reports a fault at the switch.

Check these first

• A short to ground in the kick down switch circuit
• A failed kick down switch
• A corroded kick down switch connector
• Water intrusion in the kick down switch connector

What to do next

1. Read the kick down switch status on a scan tool
2. Test the kick down switch circuit for a short to ground
3. Measure continuity through the kick down switch
4. Check the kick down switch connector for water intrusion
5. Replace the kick down switch if the circuit tests good
6. Clear the code and retest

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