Golf Driver running problems + VAG codes

[beemer]

My newly aquired 1995 Mk3 Golf 1.8 Driver is causing me some grief.

It stopped completely the other day in torrential rain but has been fine since. It has now developed an erratic idle after revving, it drops to about 800rpm then evens out about 1100rpm and sometimes when driving loses power but seems fine over 3k.

I was initially thinking maybe a fuel pump (157thousand miles) but today I run a diagnostic on it and got the results shown below.

After clearing them 00282 & 00516 return immediately, I assume 0516 because the engine is not running?

But if anyone can tell me in English what 00282 means or what action to take, or where to find/replace the TPA with the implausible signal is?

Thx
TonY



Chassis Type: 1H - VW G/J/V Mk3
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,25,56

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Address 01: Engine
Controller: 3A0 907 311
Component: 1,8l R4 MONO 1.2.3 DGC
Coding: PMC 01
4 Faults Found:
00282 - Throttle Position Actuator (V60)
27-00 - Implausible Signal
00515 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
03-00 - Please Register/Activate
00670 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
03-00 - Please Register/Activate
00516 - Closed Throttle (Idle) Position Switch (F60)
30-10 - Open or Short to B+ - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A
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Skipping Address 15-Airbags
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Address 25: Immobilizer
Controller: 1H0 953 257 B
Component: IMMO VWZ3Z0S0182569 V00
Coding: 09600
Shop #: WSC 00000
No fault code found.

[kite]

00282 - Throttle Position Actuator (V60): Implausible Signal
Possible Symptoms
Idle Speed too high
Idle Speed Regulation in Limp Mode
Cruise Control System (CCS) not working
Possible Causes
Throttle Position Actuator (V60) jammed
Wiring/Connectors from/to Throttle Position Actuator (V60) faulty
Possible Solutions
Check Throttle Position Actuator (V60)
Check Cruise Control System (CCS)



00282 - Throttle Position Actuator (V60): Short to Ground
Possible Causes
Throttle Position Actuator (V60) faulty/jammed (Stuck Closed)
Wiring/Connectors from/to Throttle Position Actuator (V60) faulty
Possible Solutions
Check Throttle Position Actuator (V60)
Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Throttle Position Actuator (V60)



00282 - Throttle Position Actuator (V60): Short to Plus
Possible Causes
Throttle Position Actuator (V60) faulty/jammed (Stuck Open)
Wiring/Connectors from/to Throttle Position Actuator (V60) faulty
Possible Solutions
Check Throttle Position Actuator (V60)
Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Throttle Position Actuator (V60)

[ecmbuster]

Disconnect both battery cables and short them together for a few minutes. Make sure you have the radio code before attempting this.

Remove and clean the ground connections at the ECM and below the battery tray.

Clean the throttle body with a cleaner that's designed for your system.
Reconnect the battery (this is called S.O.S. or Stuck On Stupid) or if taking offense, "a babbling idiot node"

With you VAG tool... Got to
01 Engine electronics
04 Basic setting
Type 060 and hit GO, the last field should display ADP .OK
If not, replace the throttle body control module

If you have an Automatic transmission and that last test passed
04 Basic setting
Type 063 and hit GO. Put the throttle down to the floor and hold it till the last field displays ADP .OK
If not, replace the throttle body control module

If a new OEM throttle body controller fails, replace the ECM.

[beemer]

Hi ecmbuster
Its been behaving itself since I cleaned all the electrical connections. But thanks for a very concise & detailed "How To"

Will store this info for the future