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Programming and Relearning




Kick Down Function, Adapting

If the sensor for accelerator pedal position or the Engine Control Module (ECM) is replaced on a vehicle with automatic/variable transmission, the kick down function must be learned by the ECM.

Special Tools and Equipment







- VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
or
- VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

Requirements
- No DTCs in DTC memory, check DTC memory.
- Engine not running, ignition switched on.

Procedure
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using "address word".
ignition must remain switched on for this.

When indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiate basic setting" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display:


Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons -0-, -6- and -3- to select "display group number 063" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display:


System in Basic Setting 63 ->
1 2 3 4



NOTE: There will be a prompt: "Activate kick- down"


- Depress accelerator pedal completely, past kick down point, and hold down.


NOTE: During adaptation of the kick down point, the VAG1551 will display "Kick down ADP in progress". After successful adaptation of the kick down point, the VAG1551 will display "Kick down ADP OK".


- Check specified value in display field 4.


Display group 063:


Display group 063:






If specified value "ADP OK" is obtained:
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (function selection):


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX