With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Kick-Down switch point, checking

If the sensor for accelerator pedal position or the Engine Control Module (ECM) is replaced on a vehicle with automatic transmission, the kick down function must be learned by the ECM.

- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS5051 or VAG 1551 Scan Tool and select engine electronics control module by entering address word "01". When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX


- Press buttons -0-, -6- and -3- to select "display group number 063" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

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System in Basic Setting 63 ->
1 2 3 4


- Observe display in display field 4







- Depress accelerator pedal completely, past kick down point, and hold down.
- Hold accelerator pedal at least 2 seconds at wide open throttle.