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Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Controls the downshifting of the transmission during acceleration, providing additional power.

The detent/kickdown cable allows the transmission to downshift when the accelerator pedal is pressed harder, providing additional power and torque for acceleration or passing maneuvers in automatic transmission vehicles.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$200🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Difficulty downshifting
Poor acceleration
Transmission slipping

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable

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Adjust Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable

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Inspect Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable

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Repair Transmission Detent/Kickdown Cable

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