Throttle Position Switches

[David Vanden]

That is the correct part I think.  It is for an 87 4000 Quattro, but I
believe it is the same part.  Could you please tell me who lists it?

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM, Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com> wrote:

> The original post got clipped out and I don't recall the vehicle in
> question, but I had ETKA open when I read this so I took a guess. Part
> number for an '87 4000 throttle switch assembly (both switches with wiring
> harness) is 026133093D and it looks like several internet vendors at least
> list it as existing.
>
> -Cody Forbes (mobile)
>
> > On May 11, 2015, at 5:15 PM, David Vanden <dvanden46 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > The dealer stopped supplying them in 2010 or 2012 or something.  In doing
> > keyword searches of "Potentiometer," or "Throttle position sensor," for
> > that car, nothing has appeared on any of the Audi parts distributor
> > websites.  I do not think there is an after market equivalent.  How much
> do
> > you think you can let the throttle body go for?
> >
> >> On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi David,
> >>
> >> To answer this question, not many and only a few ;)
> >>
> >> It's a microswitch plugged into a TTL ECU, so I'm sure 100 mA would be
> >> overkill.  If it's good for 20v it can't possible be under-rated.
> >>
> >> I dug through my boxes, had one used assembly but only one switch
> appeared
> >> to work on testing (the idle switch).  Tried cleaning the WOT switch to
> no
> >> avail.
> >>
> >> The one in the coupe out in the field tests fine. It was new in 2000, so
> >> it should!  I'd probably have to pull the throttle body to remove it,
> but I
> >> would sell it.
> >>
> >> Quick question, though: Have you tried the dealer or aftermarket for a
> new
> >> one yet?
> >>
> >> - Huw
> >>
> >> audi.humanspeakers.com
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 5/10/2015 8:43 PM, David Vanden wrote:
> >>>
> >>> If I bought micro switches and fabricated a solution how do you know
> how
> >>> many amps it should be and how many volts?
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 10:45 PM, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com
> >>> <mailto:audi at humanspeakers.com>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>    I'll look around tomorrow.  I'm pretty sure I have a couple around
> >>>    here somewhere.
> >>>
> >>>    - Huw
> >>>
> >>>    audi.humanspeakers.com <http://audi.humanspeakers.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>    On 5/9/2015 11:28 AM, David Vanden wrote:
> >>>
> >>>        Since I managed to resolve everything else and I do not want to
> >>>        replace the
> >>>        throttle body,  I am now focusing on the Throttle position
> >>>        sensors.  If
> >>>        anyone comes across one or has any idea where I might get one or
> >>>        who could
> >>>        fabricate one for that car please let me know.
> >>>
> >>>        You all have been most helpful in allowing me to troubleshoot
> >>>        and resolve
> >>>        all other problems.
> >>>
> >>>        David
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