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Throttle Position Sensor/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirement 

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing the electrical harness connector terminals in Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185-.

Test procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis 

-- Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185- 6 pin electrical harness connector -2-.

Fig 1: Component Location Of Throttle Position (TP) Sensor G79 With Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 G185
GWWA20-1087Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Checking voltage supply and wiring 

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, check the following wiring connections for voltage.

Fig 2: Identifying 6-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
GWWN20-0720Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185- electrical harness connector terminals Specified value
1 to Ground (GND) near 5 V
1 to 5 near 5 V
2 to Ground (GND) near 5 V
2 to 3 near 5 V

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 for an open circuit.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 Terminals
GWWM28-0141Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185- electrical harness connector terminals Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals or test box sockets
1 81
2 82
3 35
4 83
5 11
6 61

Specified value: 1.5 Ω max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for an open, short circuit or high resistance.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:

-- Replace the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- /Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185-. Refer to the Repair Information.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was Not OK:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.

-- Install the drivers side storage compartment. Refer to the Repair Information.

Final procedures 

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .