Kickdown Point - Learning

Following replacement of the engine control module or the accelerator pedal, vehicles with automatic transmission must relearn the kick-down point.

Test conditions
- Ignition on, engine not running

Test sequence
- Connect the scan tool VAG 1551 (VAG 1552). Then switch ignition on and select engine control module with the "Address word" 01.

(Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module). Refer to "VAG 1551 Scan Tool" [1][2][3][4][5]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 0 and 4 for the function "Introduction of basic setting" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Basic setting HELP
Input display group number XXX


- Press the keys 0, 6 and 3 for "Display group number 63" and confirm with Q key.

Indicated on display:


System in basic setting 63 ->
1 2 3 4


- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:
Display: Operate kick down

- Press accelerator pedal beyond kick-down pressure point to floor.
- Hold pedal at this point for at least 2 seconds
- Observe display in display zones 3 and 4:
Specification: Kick Down ADP. runs then
Specification: Kick Down ADP. OK
- Appears in display zones 3 and 4:
Display: Kick Down ERROR

- End the engine basic setting by pressing the -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Check accelerator position sender.