Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Kick-down Function, Adapting

If Throttle Position Sensor -G185- or Engine Control Module (ECM) is replaced kick-down function must be adapted on vehicles with automatic transmission.

Special tools and workshop equipment required







- VAS 5051.
- VAS 5051/1 Adapter.

Preconditions:

- No DTCs recorded in DTC memory; check DTC memory.
- Engine stopped, ignition switched on.

Procedure

- Connect VAS 5051 scan tool and select vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics" in selection. Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool

When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

Display on VAS 5051 scan tool:







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

Display on VAS 5051:







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

Display on VAS 5051:







- Activate basic setting by pressing -A- button.

NOTE: There will be a prompt: "Activate kick-down".

- Depress accelerator pedal completely, past kick-down point, and hold down.

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

- Check indication in display field -4-.

All models:

Display Group 063: