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1.9L Turbo Diesel

NOTE: TP sensor is located in accelerator pedal housing (inside vehicle).
  1. To adjust cable cam, unplug and remove accelerator pedal sensor (TP sensor). Install cable disc as shown in Fig 2 . Install accelerator pedal sensor with preassembled cable cam. Reconnect TP sensor.
  2. After adjusting TP sensor, check TP sensor function. With engine off, push accelerator pedal down by hand to ensure that wide open throttle position is reached and kickdown switch is felt. If kickdown switch is not felt or pedal does not reach the pedal stop, adjust sensor by turning in bracket slots. See Fig 1 .
  3. Connect Scan Tool (VAG 1551/1552) to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located under dashboard, left of steering column, or in center console. Turn ignition on with engine off. Press "0" and "1" buttons to select Address Word "01" Engine Electronics, press arrow button on scan tool, display should read, Rapid Data Transfer.
  4. Press "0" and "8" buttons to select Function "08". Read Measuring Value Block will display. Press "Q" button to enter input. Press "0", "0" and "2" buttons to select Display Field "2". Press "Q" button to enter input. Observe value in Display Field "2" (Throttle Position). Specification should be zero percent (pedal not depressed).
  5. While observing Display Field "2", slowly open throttle to Wide Open Throttle (WOT). Display should increase uniformly from zero percent at closed throttle to 100 percent at wide open throttle.
  6. If display are correct, press right arrow button. Press "0" and "6" to select ENDING OUTPUT function. Press "Q" button to enter input. If display is incorrect, readjust TP sensor. Retest TP sensor. If readings are not corrected by adjustment, check TP sensor circuit, replace as necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying TP Sensor Components (1.9L Turbo Diesel)
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Fig 2: Adjusting Cable Cam (TP Sensor Adjustment - 1.9L Turbo Diesel)
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