16507/P0123/000291

16507/P0123/000291 - Throttle Position Sensor (G69): Signal too High

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
• EPC Light On
• Increased Idle Speed
• Bucking at Load Change

Possible Causes

• Fuse(s) faulty
• Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Throttle Position Sensor (G69) faulty
• Throttle Position Sensor(s) Faulty
• Throttle Body dirty
• Throttle Body faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Fuse(s)
• Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Throttle Position Sensor (G69)
• Clean Throttle Body and complete TBA
• Check Throttle Body Wiring
• Check Throttle Body
• Check/Replace Throttle Position Sensor (G69)
  • On DBW Vehicles This Includes Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 (G79) and 2 (G185).
  • On DBC Vehicles This Includes Throttle Position Sensor G69 and G88.

Special Notes

• See Throttle Body Alignment (TBA)
• Use Meas. Blocks & Basic Setting for testing
• When found in the NAR 2.0l TFSI: (BPY, CCTA and CBFA)
  • Check VW TSB 01-09-04 or 2018652 for a wiring repair at the Throttle Body.
  • Check for proper seating at the ignition coils.
• When found in the NAR Audi 2.0l TFSI, 3.2L FSI and 3.6L FSI engines:
  • Check Audi TSB 97-08-25 or 2018260/4 for a wiring repair at the Throttle Body.