Throttle Position (TP) sensor G79 / Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position G185 , checking: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Throttle Position Sensor G79 / Sender -2- For Accelerator Pedal Position G185, Checking

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter VAG 1526 A , Fluke 83 multimeter or equivalent
Supplemental measuring tool set VAG 1594 A
Test box VAG 1598/31
Scan Tool VAG 1551 Vehicle system tester VAG1552/ with cable VAG 1551/3A

Wiring diagram

NOTE:

All functions which could previously be performed with Scan Tool VAG 1551 or Vehicle system tester VAG1552/ can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051.

NOTE:

Only gold plated contacts may be used to service the contacts in the TP sensor / Sender for accelerator pedal position connection.

Function

Both the Throttle Position (TP) sensor G79 and the Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position G185 are located on the accelerator pedal and pass the drivers requirements on to the engine control module independently of one another. Both are installed together in a housing.