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98 Audi 2.8 V6 Standard - P1565 Code: Idle Speed Control Throttle Position Lower Limit Not Obtained

Model: 98 Audi 2.8 V6 Fault Code: P1565 Posted: 2007-08-29 09:23

I recently purchased a 1998 Audi 2.8 V6 standard model and am encountering several diagnostic trouble codes, with the P1565 code recurring frequently. The error message reads 'Idle Speed Control Throttle Position Lower Limit Not Obtained.' I'm trying to understand whether this is related to the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). After some research, I learned that the 1998 Audi 2.8 V6 does not have a traditional TPS; instead, it uses an integrated throttle control motor to manage throttle position. This code typically appears when the system fails to reach its designated lower throttle limit, often due to carbon buildup or debris in the throttle body. I'm looking for guidance on how to diagnose and resolve this issue effectively.

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P1565
Comments (2)
Anonymous 2007-08-29 10:57

The vehicle does not have a separate Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Instead, it uses an integrated throttle control motor that regulates throttle position. The P156-5 code occurs when the system cannot achieve its lower limit of throttle position, which is commonly caused by carbon buildup or contamination in the throttle body. Cleaning the throttle body and ensuring proper operation of the throttle motor may resolve this issue.

Anonymous 2007-08-29 14:33

Thanks for the clarification! I'll inspect the throttle body and clean it when I get home tonight to see if that fixes the P1565 code.