P1171high severityPowertrain

Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal 2 Range

on 2008-2010 Audi TT 3.2L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The ECU detected that the second throttle position potentiometer signal is outside its expected voltage range. VW/Audi throttle bodies use dual potentiometers for redundancy and safety.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Reduced power mode
  • Throttle response erratic
  • Engine may idle only

Common causes

  • Faulty throttle body unit
  • Damaged wiring to throttle position sensor 2
  • Corroded connector
  • Throttle body contamination affecting sensor
  • ECU fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read throttle position sensor 1 and 2 values with scan tool
  2. Check for proper signal tracking between both sensors
  3. Inspect throttle body connector
  4. Test wiring continuity for sensor 2
  5. Clean throttle body and retest

Repair notes

Replace the throttle body assembly if the internal potentiometer has failed.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

⚠ STILL BEHIND THE PAYWALL
The 2008-2010 Audi TT repair data is incomplete because no one has sponsored it yet. For $99, we generate the full step-by-step procedures, then fact-check them with a second AI pass and your expert review. Your name on every procedure, permanently.
The same data would cost $169/mo from Mitchell1 or $30/year from ALLDATAdiy — and you'd be renting access, not freeing it. Sponsor once, free forever.
Sponsor the Audi TT — $99 →
Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →