vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2

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Thu 13 Nov 2014 05:15
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - jajaa

hi, i have a vw passat 2004 2.3 v5, engine light has come on, when plug into fault finder, it come up with the throttle position sensor 1 and 2 permenent fault. do you have any ideas what could be the problem, maybe they both need to be replaced, many thanks

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Thu 13 Nov 2014 07:48
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - The-Mechanic

What is the actual diagnostic code ? There's several that can be for the TPS such as P0123 so it's easier if you tell us the 'P' code relevant to yours.

Does the car drive any differently when the EML comes on ? The more info you supply, the easier it'll be to try diagnose ( if diagnosis over the internet wasn't difficult enough ).

Depending on the sophistication and compatibility of your scan tool, can you read the actual values of the TPS ? A lot of basic, cheap scanners don't have the ability to read actual values or are not 100% compatible with the car (VCDS is about the best for VAG).

The fault could be caused by the TPS losing it's basic settings and needing re learning, the throttle pedal sensor or wiring / plug, the throttle body, sensor, wiring / plug or the actual ECU ? You'll need some more in depth diagnosis with a compatible tool to carry out the required checks and wiring tests, hopefully with the correct actual value readings and wiring diagrams.

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Thu 13 Nov 2014 08:14
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - Railroad.
I have VCDS and I'm in Hampshire if that's any help.
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Tue 18 Nov 2014 07:57
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - jajaa

hi, have a delphi code: 17748 camshaft position/engine speed sensor, incorrect correlation. permanent. 17755, camshaft position sensor 2/engine speed sensor, incorrect correlation, permanent.

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Tue 18 Nov 2014 08:13
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - elekie&a/c doctor

Looks like the timing chain is worn.This is a gearbox out to do this job as the chain is at the rear of engine.

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Tue 18 Nov 2014 22:51
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - The-Mechanic

I second with the doc. With them two codes occurring it's a 99% certainty the chain has stretched.

As doc says, it's a gearbox out job to replace so not nice at all I'm afraid.

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Wed 19 Nov 2014 08:33
vw passat 2004 2.3 v5 - fault tps 1 and 2 - jajaa

ok thanks, is it still ok to drive. the car still drives ok.

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