Jane270ML
Active Member
Hi Guys & Gals
2004 W163 ML270CDi
After losing kickdown, decided to remove & stripdown the switch for investigation.
Before removing it I noticed the 'V' guide lugs on top of switch where out of line with rear of accelerator pedal preventing proper action.
Removed switch assy from floor & found a piece of the switch shroud broken & jamming it in down position.
New kickdown switch arrived today - genuine MB.
However, whilst stripping the old one I noticed 4 sets of 'threaded' serrations, like an engineers threading tap, in the base & upper part of the switch. A 1/4 turn locks/unlocks them together.
They are no-doubt used to set the height of the switch without losing its functionality e.g. for differences in underfelt, carpet thickness etc.
Does anyone know of a setting procedure for the above or is it try & test - no-doubt leading to another broken switch!
Thanks
Jane
2004 W163 ML270CDi
After losing kickdown, decided to remove & stripdown the switch for investigation.
Before removing it I noticed the 'V' guide lugs on top of switch where out of line with rear of accelerator pedal preventing proper action.
Removed switch assy from floor & found a piece of the switch shroud broken & jamming it in down position.
New kickdown switch arrived today - genuine MB.
However, whilst stripping the old one I noticed 4 sets of 'threaded' serrations, like an engineers threading tap, in the base & upper part of the switch. A 1/4 turn locks/unlocks them together.
They are no-doubt used to set the height of the switch without losing its functionality e.g. for differences in underfelt, carpet thickness etc.
Does anyone know of a setting procedure for the above or is it try & test - no-doubt leading to another broken switch!
Thanks
Jane