Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Kick-down Position, Learning

Following replacement of the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- or the accelerator pedal, vehicles with automatic transmission must relearn the kick-down point.

Test conditions
- Ignition on, engine not running

Test sequence
- Connect scan tool VAG1551 ((VAG1552). Switch ignition on and select Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- with "Address word" 01.(Connecting scan tool and selecting Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-).

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 HELP
Input display group number XXX


- Press 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

- Observe display 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 Throttle Position (TP) sensor