AWD

Fuel Pump (FP), Electrical Testing

Recommended special tools and equipment







- VAG1348/3A remote control with VAG1348/3-2 adapter cable
- VAG1526A multimeter
- VAG1594A connector test kit

Test requirements:
- Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
- Fuse S228 OK (position 28)
- Fuel Pump (FP) Relay OK; checking. Testing and Inspection
- Fuel filter OK
- Ignition switched off.

Test sequence
- Open cover of fuse box at left side of instrument cluster.
- Remove fuse S228 at fuse carrier (position 28) (left row, 5th large fuse from top).







- Connect V.A.G 1348/3A remote control connection using adapter cables from VAG1348/3-2 at right terminal of socket from fuse S228 (position 28).
- Connect alligator clip to vehicle battery B+.
- Press switch of remote control.
- Operating noise of the pump must be audible in vicinity of fuel tank.

NOTE: Fuel Pump (FP) runs quietly. Surrounding noise should be avoided during test of the Fuel Pump (FP).

If no flowing noise can be heard:
- Remove rear seat bench.







- Remove cover for right connector flange (arrows).







- Carefully disengage and disconnect electrical harness connector -1- (right side of vehicle).







- Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 4 of harness connector for voltage measurement.
- Press switch of remote control.
- Specified value: approx. battery voltage

If specified value is obtained, although no operating noise can be heard from pump:
- Remove fuel pump.







- Check whether electrical wires between flange and Fuel Pump (FP) are connected, and test for continuity if necessary.

If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Fuel Pump (FP) faulty, replace fuel pump.
- Install Fuel Pump (FP).

Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:
1 - Check DTC memory, "Mode 3: Check DTC memory". Diagnostic Mode 3: Check DTC Memory
2 - If necessary, erase DTC memory, "Mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data". Diagnostic Mode 4: Check Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
3 - Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off