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Old 04-16-2010, 04:53 AM
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c200k step in accelerator pedal?

Hi Guys,

Just wondering....When i press the accelerator pedal on my c200 just before its fully engaged theres like what i can describe as a step in the pedal travel...is this normal?

If not i was just wondering if its something i should get looked at before the warantee runs out.
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Are you talking about just before you hit WOT? It's a transmission downshift button. Same as just holding your shifter knob over to the left when driving.
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Yeah, that is likely the old "kick down" switch.
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I was going to post the same. It's obviously for the autos though... since I drive the manual the step down doesn't actualy do anything.
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yeh sorry mine is a manual....the feeling is like some switch is being pressed right at the last stage.....
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I have a manual as well and have the kickdown switch. It is likely cheaper for MB to design only one pedal assembly and simply have it not do anything for the manuals.
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Yeah it just reminds me that I have it floored!

I agreee with C300Sport - it's probably kept for simplicity.

Hope that helps.

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