A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor, Checking
Special Tools and Equipment
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VAG1526A
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VAG1594A
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VAG1598/31
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VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
or
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VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B
Both the Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and the Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185- are located at the accelerator pedal and
communicate the driver's intentions to the ECM completely independently of each other. Both sensors are stored in one housing.
Test Sequence
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Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using "address word" 01. Refer to "Scan
Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting And Initial Checks", See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection
Ignition must remain switched on for this.