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Old 09-03-2011, 02:53 PM
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i was in class the other day and we were using engine scanners and ofcourse they had a snap on ethos with a vagcom update so ii pluged it into my car and got this
P1545 Throttle Valve Controller Malfunction
any help with finding out what this means would rock, thanks guys.
 
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Old 09-03-2011, 04:24 PM
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Have you performed a throttle body adaptation? Clear the code and leave the key in the on position without starting the car for about 30 seconds, and then drive the car. Hopefully the code won't come back.
 
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Old 09-04-2011, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by viperpit07
i was in class the other day and we were using engine scanners and ofcourse they had a snap on ethos with a vagcom update so ii pluged it into my car and got this
P1545 Throttle Valve Controller Malfunction
any help with finding out what this means would rock, thanks guys.
Here's the link.
17953/P1545/005445 - Ross-Tech Wiki

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Here's a summary of what it says:
17953/P1545/005445 - Throttle Valve Controller: Malfunction

Possible Symptoms
Increased Idle Speed
Bucking at Load Change

Possible Causes
Throttle Body dirty
Throttle Body Wiring faulty
Throttle Body faulty

Possible Solutions

Clean Throttle Body
Check Throttle Body Wiring
Check Throttle Body

Special Notes Use Meas. Blocks & Basic Setting for testing
When found in the NAR 2.0l TFSI: (BPY, CCTA and CBFA) check TSB 01-09-04 or 2018652 for a wiring repair at the Throttle Body.
 
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Old 09-04-2011, 01:51 PM
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thanks guys, that helps alot, my car is bucking pretty bad and that answers why, so thanks
 
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