Kickdown Cable Adjustment - Kickdown Cable on a 200TE

[JonathanC]

Hello

I am a newbie to this site having just purchased my first Mercedes, a '93 (Facelift model) 200TE, which is fantastic.

I have already started tinkering, which is probably something I should leave to the experts. This has lead to a small question.

The accelerator was difficult to  control reversing out of our drive. After purchasing the Brooklands manual form this site, I duly adjusted the throttle cable as per the book. This solved the problem but has resulted in the auto box being relucant to shift up a gear unless you release the accelerator.
I suspect this is due to the adjustment of the throttle cable effecting the kickdown cable, but I can't find any reference to adjusting this in the manual.
Does any one know the correct adjustment method and position for the kickdown cable? BTW, the engine is a 2l 16v version.
I'd really appreaciate any assistance you can give as the wife is now moaning at me!

Thanks very much,

 

[JonathanC]

Kickdown Cable Adjustment

Update - have adjusted the cable by guessing (very technical) and it is much better, however the box is reluctant to change down to a lower gear unless I use kickdown (although this proberly improves my mpg!) This is most apparent at about 40 in 4th gear. With the throttle wide open, the car does not change down just slowly accelerates. Anyone have an ideas?