robomilo Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Hi, I've got a 2002 Arosa 1 litre and after taking it to the dealer, it's come back with having one of the two throttle potentiometer being faulty. Would changing the throttle body solve this problem?Also how do you get at the throttle body?Many thanks in advance for any reply's. P.S. I want to sort this out my self as the dealer wants £550 to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa90 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Im in the process of replacing mine, ive had problems with my car being sluggish for a year and a half and we've just found out it was the potentiometer. It was easy enough to take off its under the airbox, well it is on mine anyway its just a matter of unscrewing 4 screws and unplugging a couple of things as you have to replace the whole throttle body. I've just bought a new one off ebay for £150 and my local garage has offered to calibrate it for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris c Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 when u unplug it it will throw up some codes no biggie just u might want to get them cleared iv got a little hand held vag-com that does the job well and was cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomilo Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ok great, well I've had it out (easy enough like you said), bought one off ebay so I'll have to see if it works or not, I'll keep you posted as I'll probably come across some problems on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa90 Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I spoke too soon it was advertised to fit my car but it didn't, I should have checked the part number but I didnt have time They've offered to give me a refund thankfully and I've bought another one. I just want my car back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomilo Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Replaced throttle body and now an two error's have come up 'TPS/Pedal position sensor/switch C CKT RANGE/PERFORMANCE' AND 'TPS/Pedal position sensor/switch C circuit low input', how do you get to the throttle pedal sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomilo Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ok, looks like its sorted! Either it was the throttle body which needed some time to get used to it's new home or it was me removing/replacing/fiddling the brake pedal switch. PM me if you want any more info.Cheers people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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