A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Throttle Position (TP) sensor, checking
NOTE: The Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G69- is located inside the throttle valve control module -J338-.
Test conditions
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Throttle valve in closed throttle position; if necessary adjust accelerator pedal cable
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Cruise control adjustment OK
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Power supply for throttle valve control module OK; checking.See: Computers and Control Systems/Throttle Valve Control Module/Testing and
Inspection
Checking
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Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine Electronics" address word 01 (with ignition switched;
engine not running).Refer to "Scan tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks/Connecting VAG 1551/VAG 1552 Scan Tool" See:
Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
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Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Read Measuring Value Block
HELP
Input display group number XXX
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Open throttle valve slowly while monitoring degree ( |1 ) value in display field 3.
Value must increase uniformly over the entire range.
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Press -> button.
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Press buttons -0-, -0- and -3- to input display group number 3 (003), and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)
Read Measuring Value Block 3
->
1 2 3 4
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Compare display with specified values for throttle angle, (display field 3):
Display Group 3