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Trouble-shooting of throttle pedal sensor

There have been incidents of intact throttle
pedal sensors being replaced.
The reason for this may be, for instance:
• Incorrectly adjusted brake switches where
one of the brake switches gives a signal for
braking even if the service brake pedal is
released: The engine does not react to the
throttle, no fault code is displayed.
• Binding throttle pedal.
• Incorrectly applied measuring values.
• Dirt under the throttle pedal, obstructing it so
it can not return to idling position 0.3 - 0.5 V.
On claiming faulty throttle pedal sensors the
claim must be complemented with replies to the
following questions:
• When/how often does the fault occur?
- Directly after powering on.
- Sporadically.
- After a long standstill, for instance after a
holiday.
• What happens when the fault occurs?
- It is not possible to accelerate.
- Increased idling speed to xxx r/min

To avoid unnecessary replacement of the • Is EDC diagnostics code obtained?

throttle pedal sensor the following trouble-
shooting diagrams should be followed: - Can the code be erased?
Measure according to test steps 2 and 3 in the
EDC booklet.
• Faulty measuring values may be caused by
wiring fault, check wiring and connectors N.B. The reference to the EDC booklet only
between sensor and control unit. applies to the adjustment of the throttle pedal.
Voltmeter with tool number 587 423 (Fluke)
• If fault codes 1 and 2 are obtained after changes metering range at 3 V which is not to
measuring and checks according to this TI be interpreted as an internal break in the throttle
have been made, claim for the throttle pedal pedal sensor.
sensor.
• Check that the throttle pedal does not bind.
• Also check the adjustment of the brake
switches in accordance with test steps 13 and
14.

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