TPS - throttle position sensor issue

[Purplehazex]

Hi Guys,

new to this forum and fairly a beginner when it comes to car issues.

i have had the engine management light pop up for quite a long time now, I have cleared it a few times but it keeps coming back. It throws up p0121 TPS sensor.

what I am trying to do is locate where the TPS sensor is, from some googling (a lot of googling over the past few months) I understand there should be 2, one in the pedal and the other on the throttle body.

i have been on YouTube and all over google looking for pictures of where the throttle body would be located and a guide on how to remove it, but I can’t find anything specifically for my A3 8p.

anyone have, or know of a handy guide or pictures that can help me out? Or has anyone had this issue before and resolved it?

[Magnet]

Hello Michael,

In the absence of any other more helpful replies, you could try the following which might reset the TPS:- 

Switch the ignition on and press the accelerator peal to the floor and release. Repeat this press and release 5 times without switching the ignition off. Switch ignition off, wait about 10 mins. and start the car. This is the general method to reset them. Works on Audis? - but worth a try I guess.

Kind regards,

Gareth.