Kick Down Switch -F8-, Checking
Kick Down Switch -F8-, Checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 A
- V.A.G 1594 A
- Pry off covers using a screwdriver.
- Remove bolts (arrows) and remove cover for kick down switch.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector.
- Connect multimeter at kick down switch for resistance measurement.
Specified value: Infinity Ohms (no continuity)
- Move accelerator pedal slowly in direction of Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
Shortly after kickdown point, resistance must drop to 0 Ohms
If indications do not resemble description:
- Replace kick down switch.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data
- Generate readiness code Readiness Code