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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999JETTA SEDAN (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Service and Repair
1 - Bracket
- Removing and installing
2 - Connector
- Black, 6-way
3 - 10 Nm
4 - Throttle position sensor for accelerator position (G79)
- Not adjustable
- The throttle position sensor passes the driver action to the engine control module
- To remove the sensor, remove the cover in the footwell
- Check
5 - Bracket
- For the footwell cover
- Clipped tight on the throttle position sensor
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.