Jetta Gas pedal does not work

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRITTONLIN
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Jetta will start but gas pedal does not work?
Nov 2, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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CARRI1982
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I have this same exact problem. We changed the throttle position sensor and now the accelerator pedal is still not working at all. What do I need to do now???
Aug 26, 2017 at 5:27 AM
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This car has a throttle control actuator that goes bad and sits at idle or stalls the car. It should have a code for it and can confirm by following this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is mores guide to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-throttle-body-works

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Let me know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Aug 28, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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