MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: CRAZY CATH on February 15, 2015, 07:00:54 pm

Title: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: CRAZY CATH on February 15, 2015, 07:00:54 pm

glow plug light flashing have about half power vcds says

16611 throttle pedal position sensor g79 signal too low
16610 throttle pedal position sensor g79 implausible signal
Is this a easy fix any one know him much a new one is
Thanks

Title: Re: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2015, 07:26:02 pm

To help you'll have to give more details

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Title: Re: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: CRAZY CATH on February 15, 2015, 07:31:43 pm

 2005 bkd 5door hatch
2.0 tdi gt
6 speed manual

Title: Re: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2015, 07:45:51 pm

The part is chassis number dependant you need item 17.

There is a know problem with the wiring rubbing through and grit ingress - plenty fixed the fault by removing the pedal cleaning or repairing the wiring and reinstalling!

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1725&ein=2005&f=420&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=7&grf=072170409&bf=72170&hgug=721&ug=21&parent_id=2018620

1K2 721 503 AJ is the current part £92:52 full retail inc vat

Title: Re: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2015, 07:48:42 pm

If your going to do the repair this is worth a read

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/power_unit/4-cylinder_injection_engine_%282.0_l_engine_direct_injection%29/fuel_supply_gas_operation/electronic_power_control_%28epc%29/removing_and_installing_accelerator_pedal_module/

Title: Re: Throttle position sensor fault
Post by: CRAZY CATH on February 15, 2015, 07:50:19 pm

Thanks for your help I will tear it apart in daylight see what I can find and repair if I can
Thanks again  :smiley: