Kick Down Switch, Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Engine/transmission hoist VAG1526A
- Engine/transmission hoist VAG1594A
- Pry off covers using a screwdriver.
Scheme 792
- Remove bolts (- arrows -) and remove cover for kick down switch.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector.
- Connect multimeter at kick down switch for resistance measurement.
Specified value: infinity ohms (no continuity)
- Move accelerator pedal slowly in direction of Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
Shortly after kickdown point, resistance must drop to 0 ohms
If indications do not resemble description
- Replace kick down switch --> «Kick Down Switch, Removing and Installing»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-5v-generic-scan-tool-engine-codes-bfm__kick-down-switch-removing-and-installing) .
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM) --> «Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-5v-generic-scan-tool-engine-codes-bfm__diagnostic-mode-04-erase-dtc) .
- Generate readiness code --> «Readiness Code, Generating»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-5v-generic-scan-tool-engine-codes-bfm__readiness-code-generating) .