Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Kickdown Function, Adapting

If accelerator pedal position sensors or engine control module are replaced kick down function must be adapted on vehicles with automatic transmission.

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5051 with VAS 5051/1

Preconditions

- No DTCs recorded in DTC memory; check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.
- Engine stopped, ignition switched on.

Procedure

- Connect testing and information system VAS 5051 and select vehicle system "01 -Engine electronics" in selection. Ignition must be switched on.

Display on VAS 5051:







- Under -1- select diagnostic function "04 - Basic setting".

Display on VAS 5051:







1 - Enter display group.
- Enter "063" for "display group number 063" in zone -2- and confirm entry by pressing -Q- button.

Display on VAS 5051:







- Activate basic setting by pressing -A- button.

NOTE: You will now be instructed to: "Operate kick down".

- Fully depress accelerator pedal beyond kickdown point and keep it pressed.

NOTE: During the kickdown point adaptation process, "Kickdown ADP running" is shown on the display. After successful adaptation of the kickdown point "Kickdown ADP OK" appears on the display.

- Check indication in display field -4-.

All models:

Display Group 063: