Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

No Kickdown or Normal Downshift

1. Incorrect throttle linkage adjustment.
2. Incorrect gearshift linkage adjustment.
3. Incorrect control cable adjustment.
4. Kickdown band out of adjustment.
5. Hydraulic pressure too high or low.
6. Governor sticking or leaking.
7. Valve body malfunction or leakage.
8. Accumulator sticking, broken rings or spring.
9. Clutches or servos sticking or not operating.
10. Kickdown servo, band or linkage malfunction.
11. Overrunning clutch not holding.
12. Low fluid level.