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Throttle position sensor fault
« 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

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Re: Throttle position sensor fault
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 07:26:02 pm »
To help you'll have to give more details

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Re: Throttle position sensor fault
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2015, 07:31:43 pm »
 2005 bkd 5door hatch
2.0 tdi gt
6 speed manual

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Re: Throttle position sensor fault
« Reply #3 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


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Re: Throttle position sensor fault
« Reply #5 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: