P0638

psaboic

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 27, 2002
Location
SW WA
TDI
02 Jetta GLS Black
Hi all,

Been a looooong time since I have been on here as my 2002 Jetta (ALH) is working fine. Right now I am working on a friends (single mom, two kids, deadbeat dad you know the story) 2013 Jetta TDi with the CJAA motor. Today she got a flashing glow plug light and check engine light, but said the car drove normally. I scanned it and got a P0638 code. Code is for throttle Actuator Control. I have been doing some reading on the forum, but not what I am looking for. What I need to know is 1. where exactly is the throttle actuator control on a 2.0 TDi? A photo would be great if anyone has one. Secondly, can the actuator be cleaned and lubed, or it is a replace only part?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I know my way around an ALH, but the CJAA is a bit of a different animal. I posted this in the TDI 101 subforum but no responses so I will try here. Thanks aagain
 

Strong Malt

Member
Joined
Dec 19, 2013
Location
Utah
TDI
2010 Sportwagen
Hey there, I have a I have a 2010 JSW TDI, 176k miles. Recently threw the P0638 code. After watching a few youtube videos I removed the throttle body, cleaned it thoroughly with carb cleaner and re-installed it. Code, engine and (blinking) glow plug still there.

Any updates from your experience on the best resolution here? Thx much.
 
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