Vehicles with automatic transmission

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Throttle Cable, Adjusting (Automatic Transmission)

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Special tools and equipment

V.A.G 1788/10 Speed adjuster tool
V.A.G 17526 A or Multimeter V.A.G 1715
V.A.G 1594 Adapter set

Work sequence

Adjust accelerator cable by moving retainer (arrow) at support bracket so that wide open throttle position is attained at quadrant of throttle valve control module.
Release accelerator pedal.
Disconnect 2-pin connector off kick-down switch -F8- in engine compartment (on bulkhead).

Fig 2: Checking Resistance At Kick-Down Switch

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Connect multimeter V.A.G 1526 A to kick-down switch using auxiliary cables from V.A.G 1594.
Check resistance at switch.

Specification: ∞ Ω.

Slowly move accelerator pedal in direction of wide open throttle.

Shortly after kick-down pressure point resistance must drop to 0 Ω.

At this point the accelerator pedal must be just before the limit stop.

Adjust accelerator cable by moving retainer at support bracket so that wide open throttle position is attained at throttle valve control module and kick-down switch clicks audibly.
Release accelerator pedal or remove pedal depressor.
Check idling speed and wide open throttle limit stops on throttle valve after adjusting.