Audi V8 - Engine Management: Electronic Throttle Function

42
Engine Management
SSP217_041
Accelerator pedal
Kickdown switch
Electronic throttle function
Apart the following features, the electronic
throttle functions are identical to those
described in SSP 198.
The pedal sender is used in the Audi A8 and
the accelerator pedal module in the Audi A6
to determine the requirements of the driver.
Pedal sender (Audi A8)
A separate switch is used to provide kickdown
information.
It is located in the footwell and doubles as the
accelerator pedal stop.
The full-throttle and kickdown positions must
be calibrated accordingly.
The ME 7.1 engine management system has
to a large extent been described in SSP 198.
The new functions and features of the system
used in the V8-5V engine are dealt with below.