Test Point 20

TEST POINT 20
Kick-down Switch Short To Ground

DTC 53

Fault effect: No kick-down.

Note:
The function of the kickdown switch can be tested with the Porsche System Tester 2 (Input signals/Kick-down).

1. Test function of the switch with the Tester.

Note:
As the accelerator pedal box must not be opened, the complete box must be replaced if the kick-down switch is defective.

2. Check wire from control module connector pin 18 to the kick-down switch for short to ground.

Nominal value:
Accelerator pedal in idle position (kick-down switch open) infinity
Accelerator pedal to the stop (kick-down) 0 - 5 ohms