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DTC P1505/17913 - CTP Switch Does Not Close (Open Circuit)

NOTE: DTC is set when idle switch has not been recognized as closed even once after 500 RPM has been exceeded, with a trip of at least 20 minutes, with speeds under 63 MPH.
  1. Check floor mat near accelerator pedal. Make sure floor mat is not pressing on accelerator pedal. If floor mat is not pressing on accelerator pedal, go to next step. If floor mat is pressing on accelerator pedal, reposition floor mat as necessary. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  2. Ensure accelerator pedal cable is properly adjusted. See ADJUSTMENTS article. If accelerator pedal cable adjustment was okay, go to next step. If accelerator pedal cable was adjusted, erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  3. Inspect Throttle Position (TP) sensor connector for looseness and/or corrosion. CTS switch is located within Throttle Position (TP) sensor. Repair connector as necessary. If connector was not repaired, go to next step. If connector was repaired, erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  4. With ignition off, remove air intake sound absorber. Disconnect TP sensor connector. Using a DVOM, check continuity between TP sensor terminals No. 4 and 6.
  5. Continuity should be present. Open throttle slightly. DVOM should show infinity (no continuity). If continuity readings are not as specified, adjust TP sensor. See CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION (CTP) SWITCH in ADJUSTMENTS article. After adjusting TP sensor, if continuity readings are as specified, go to step 7).
  6. If after adjusting TP sensor, continuity readings are not as specified, replace TP sensor. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  7. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connectors. Connect VAG 1598/19 test box to PCM wiring harness. Terminal assignments of test box are identical to PCM connectors "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E".
  8. Using DVOM, check resistance between TP sensor terminal No. 4 (ground) and test box socket D12. Maximum resistance is one ohm. If resistance is within specification, go to next step. If resistance is not within specification, repair open circuit. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  9. Using DVOM, check resistance between TP sensor terminal No. 6 (signal) and test box socket A4. Maximum resistance is one ohm. If resistance is within specification, circuit is okay. Go to next step. If resistance is not within specification, repair open circuit. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle.
  10. Inspect throttle body assembly for mechanical damage. Replace throttle body assembly as necessary. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. If throttle body assembly is okay, replace faulty PCM. Code new PCM and test drive vehicle. See PCM CODING  and TEST DRIVE in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not set again. If DTC sets again, perform testing procedure again.
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