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With Manufacturer's Scan Tool|Page 3739 > < Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch|Description and Operation
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Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Throttle Position (TP) Sensors -G79- and -G185-, Checking

Special tools and equipment

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VAG1526 Hand multimeter

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VAG1551 Scan Tool or VAG1552 vehicle system tester with VAG1551/3 cable

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VAG1594A Adapter set

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VAG 1598/22 Test box

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Wiring diagram

Function

Both sensors for accelerator pedal position -G79- and -G185- are located at the accelerator pedal and communicate the driver's intentions to the Engine
Control Module (ECM) fully independently of each other. Both sensors are located in one housing.

Test Conditions

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The fuses must be OK

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The battery voltage must be at least 11.5V

With Manufacturer's Scan Tool|Page 3739 > < Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch|Description and Operation