Kick-down function, adapting after replacing gas pedal module or engine control module (ECM)

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NOTE:

If the throttle position sensor or engine control module are replaced in vehicles with automatic transmission, the kick-down function must be adapted.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System VAS 5051B

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Vehicle diagnostic, testing, and information system VAS 5051 (VAS 5051 B version shown as example only)

Fig 2: Connecting Data Link Connector (DLC)

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Test conditions

Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 connected, On-board diagnostics and Data Link Connector DLC "01 Engine electronics" selected.
Engine not running, ignition switched on.
No DTCs in DTC memory.

Work procedure

Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS 5051 :

In selection - 1 - , click on diagnostic function "04 - Basic Setting".

Fig 4: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS 5051 A :

Select "063" in button field - 2 - for "display group 063" and confirm input by pressing Q button.

Fig 5: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields

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Display on VAS 5051 :

Activate basic setting by pressing Activate button.
Check readings in display field - 3 - and - 4 -.

Scan tool display: "Operate kick-down".

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

Scan tool display: "Kick-down ADP running". After kick-down adaptation is completed, the display shows "Kick-down ADP OK".

NOTE:

If "Kick-down ERROR" is displayed: Check DTC Memory.
"ERROR" could be displayed e.g. if the accelerator pedal is not immediately depressed after prompting the tester or if the accelerator pedal is released during adaptation, even though adaptation had not been completed. Exit the function "04 - Basic setting" by pressing ← button and perform adaptation again.

End function "04 - Basic setting" by pressing ← button.
From selection, click on the diagnostic function "06 - End output".
Turn the ignition off and disconnect the diagnostic connection.