# Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** pedal, sensors, volkswagen\ **Created:** [September 1, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-a-circuit-range/54529 "2010-09-01T22:52:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vicki9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8491ac/32.png) [@Vicki9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki9)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-a-circuit-range/54529/1 "2010-09-01T22:52:13Z")
My check engine light came on and the diagnosis was Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance Problem. Serviceman said could clean for $175 which may or may not work or replace for $835 or he could just turn the light off and I can wait and see what happens. What to do? ---
**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-a-circuit-range/54529/2 "2010-09-01T23:44:00Z")
If the throttle position sensor is bad, it should be replaced. If $835 sounds expensive, shop around, maybe you can find a lower price. ---
**Author:** ![jwesner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@jwesner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwesner)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-a-circuit-range/54529/3 "2010-12-01T00:59:24Z")
You can buy these for around $16-60 and rplace them yourself!! Do some Googling and you see how…etc. PS: I just replaced my IAC-Idle Air Control sensor on my 04’ Ford Tarus for $51…Service center want $250-300. Trust me there is enough onfo on the Internet now days to say you thousands of bucks!! 🙂