Purpose, Function
The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).

For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.

The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation
Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
3. Verify that the windshield wiper operates at low speed and stop the windshield
wiper.
4. Verify that the windshield wiper stops at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the windshield wiper arm and b ...
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining
the fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
Detects the crankshaft speed and inputs it to the PCM as a CKP signal.
Construction
Installed on the side of the cylinder block (ri ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic
transaxle giving the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving
it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle
functions as a tradit ...