Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Kick Down Point, Learning

After replacing 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

Work sequence
- Connect scan tool VAG 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01.
Connecting scan tool and selecting Engine Control Module (ECM).

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


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

Indicated on display


Basic setting
Input display group number XXX


- Press the buttons 0, 6 and 3 for "Display group number 63" and confirm with Q button.

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 the -> button.
- Press buttons 0 and 6 for function "End output" and confirm entry with Q button.
- Check accelerator position sensor: