Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Kick-Down Point, Learning

Following replacement of the engine control module or the accelerator pedal, vehicles with automatic transmissions must relearn the kick-down point.

Test conditions
- Ignition on, engine not running

Test sequence
- Connect VAG1551 scan tool (VAG1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01 (Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module). Refer to "VAG1551 Scan Tool Tools and Equipment

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 0 and 4 for function "Introduction of basic setting" and confirm entry with Q key.

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Basic setting HELP
Input display group number XXX


- Press keys 0, 6 and 3 for "Display group number 63" and confirm with Q key.

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System in basic setting 63 ->
1 2 3 4


- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:
Display: Operate kick down
- Press accelerator pedal beyond kickdown pressure point to floor.
- Hold pedal at this point for at least 2 seconds.
- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:
Specification: kick Down ADP. runs
then
Specification: kick Down ADP. OK
- Appears in display zones 3 and 4:
Display: kick Down ERROR
- End engine basic setting by pressing -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for function "End output" and confirm entry with Q key.
- Check accelerator position sender: