Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments
Throttle cable, adjusting
Vehicles with manual transmission
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Adjust accelerator pedal cable by moving retainer (arrow) at support bracket, so full throttle position is attained at throttle valve control
module.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Special tools and equipment
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Multimeter Fluke (R) 83
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VW 1594 connector test kit
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Adjust accelerator pedal cable by moving retainer (arrow) at support bracket, so full throttle position is attained at throttle valve control
module.
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Release accelerator pedal.
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Disconnect 2-pin harness connector of kickdown switch -F8- in engine compartment (on the bulkhead).
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Connect multimeter Fluke (R)83 with aux. cables from VAG 1594 to kickdown switch.
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Check resistance at kickdown switch.
Specification: - Ohms
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Slowly move accelerator pedal in direction of full throttle.
Shortly after the kickdown pressure point the resistance must drop to: 0 Ohms.
At this point the accelerator pedal must be just off the stop.