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                Hi all 10/74 HJ 1 Tonner, appears to be a bit of a bitza ! Chasing a replacement kickdown switch that mounts onto the accelerator pedal. Not looking for the "detent" type, its the earlier ?? type that looks like a brake light switch  Cannot find a new one online anywhere    Thanks in advance Edited by user Tuesday, 5 September 2023 9:56:02 PM(UTC)
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                Can you get a photo of it? Most auto HQ-HZ and LH-LX should have the same switch from memory. | 
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                No, the HQ-HJ have a kickdown switch which looks like a brake light switch, while the HX-WB have a 'slider' type switch the same as early Commodores. HQ-HJ see here: https://www.ebay.com.au/...tomid=&toolid=10050 HX-WB see here: https://www.holdspares.c...-cable-pedal-kickdown-s I find that the later switch is more reliable & easier to adjust. Dr Terry Edited by user Wednesday, 6 September 2023 8:01:59 AM(UTC)
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                I remember my HQ had a switch like the eBay picture above and in this diagram.http://museassisted.com....tlane/KickdownSwitch.jpg | 
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                Originally Posted by: Dr Terry  Thanks, Yes mine is the "brake switch"type Cannot find a new one anywhere | 
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                Originally Posted by: tidyVan  Yes, thats what mine is Thanks | 
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                Yes that’s right, I remember now. My 1976 HJ had the slide type, it was a 4.2 auto Kingswood ute. All my HQ’s were manual except the Deville and it had that button type. | 
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                A Tridon Reverse Light Switch TRS022, with 2 thin 12mm * 1.5 locknuts works a treat
 A Commodore cruise control switch is the correct thread & has both NO & NC contacts & does the job but is all plastic & looks a bit shit
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                Originally Posted by: Taztiger4  A Tridon Reverse Light Switch TRS022, with 2 thin 12mm * 1.5 locknuts works a treat
 A Commodore cruise control switch is the correct thread & has both NO & NC contacts & does the job but is all plastic & looks a bit shit
 Good stuff. Also reasonably priced. AU $32.26 on ebay | 
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