kickdown switch

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• kickdown switch — An electrical switch that will cause a transmission, or overdrive unit, to shift down to a lower gear. Often used to secure fast acceleration. Also called kickdown valve …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• switch — A device that opens and closes an electric circuit. See actuating switch ambient temperature switch authority Limit Switch battery master switch dimmer switch dipper switch door pillar switch fuel cut off switch fuel pump shut off switch …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• kickdown — (KD) A British term for a forced downshift, i.e., a device on a automatic transmission which allows the driver to switch to a lower gear during hill climbing or passing. Instead of manually moving the gear selector, he simply pushes down hard on… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… …   Wikipedia

• Overdrive (mechanics) — For other uses, see Overdrive. An overdrive is sometimes a separate unit that fits into the back of a gearbox, as with this Fairey unit. A plate warns to only engage the unit in third and fourth gears …   Wikipedia

• Pontiac Firebird — Infobox Automobile name = Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am manufacturer = General Motors class = Pony car, Muscle car platform = F body layout = FR layout production = 1967 2002 (1969 2002 Trans Am) successor = Pontiac GTO (2004 2006) related =… …   Wikipedia