With Automatic Transmission

Throttle Cable, Adjusting







Special tools and equipment
- VAG 1788/10 Speed adjuster tool
- VAG 1526 A Multimeter, or equivalent
- VAG 1594 A or VW1594 connector test kit

Work procedure
- Hook throttle cable to throttle pedal and quadrant on Throttle Control Module.
- Remove retaining clip for throttle cable core.
- Depress throttle pedal to Wide Open Throttle position.


NOTE: This step requires a second technician or a pedal depressor.

- Adjust throttle cable by moving support bracket retainer until Wide Open Throttle position is obtained at Throttle Control Module and kick-down switch clicks audibly.
- Release throttle pedal or remove pedal depressor.
- Remove 2 pin connector from kick-down switch F8 on bulkhead







- Connect VAG1526 A multimeter with auxiliary cables from VAG1594 to kick-down switch.
- Measure resistance.
- Specification: Infinity Ohms
- Slowly depress throttle pedal toward wide open throttle.
- Specification: resistance must decrease to 0 Ohms shortly before throttle pedal reaches stop bolt.
- Check Closed Throttle and Wide Open Throttle Position stops on Throttle Body after adjusting.