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With Manufacturer's Scan Tool



Kick-down Point, Learning

Following replacement of the engine control module or the accelerator pedal, vehicles with automatic transmissions must relearn the kick-down point.

Test conditions
- Ignition on, engine not running

Test sequence
- Connect V.A.G1551 scan tool (V.A.G1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 0 and 4 for function "Introduction of basic setting" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display

Basic setting HELP
Input display group number XXX


- Press keys 0, 6 and 3 for "Display group number 63" and confirm with Q key.

Indicated on display

System in basic setting 63
1 2 3 4


- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:

Display: Operate kick down

- Press accelerator pedal beyond kick-down pressure point to floor.
- Hold pedal at this point for at least 2 seconds.
- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:
Specification: Kick Down ADP. runs
then
Specification: Kick Down ADP. OK
- Appears in display zones 3 and 4:

Display: Kick Down ERROR

- End engine basic setting by pressing -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for function "End output" and confirm entry with Q key.
- Check accelerator pedal position sensor.