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Fuel Pump Electrical, Checking






Fuel Pump Electrical, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

Remote Control (V.A.G 1348/3A) with Adapter Cable (V.A.G 1348/3-3)

Hand-Held Multimeter (V.A.G 1526D)

Connector Test Set (V.A.G 1594C)

Procedure

Output diagnostic test performed in guided functions.

- Observe test conditions. Refer to => [ Test Conditions ] Test Conditions.

- Slide the seats forward as far as possible. Then fold the backrest forward.

CAUTION!
Risk of destroying electrical components when battery is disconnected.

Observe measures when disconnecting battery.

- With the ignition switched off, disconnect the ground (GND) cable - 1 - on the battery.





- Loosen the nut a few turns and disconnect the positive cable - 2 - from the battery terminal.

R8 Coupe

- Remove the rear shelf.

- Remove side trim panel.

- Remove the positive wire - 4 -.





- Disconnect the electrical connectors - 3 - on the connector station and remove the connector station from the control unit bracket and lay it to the side.

- Remove the right rear relay and fuse carrier from the control module bracket and lay it aside - arrows -.

Ignore - 1, 2 and 5 -.

- Disconnect the control module electrical connectors and remove the control module bracket - arrows - from the vehicle.





- Press the electrical wiring harness off the rear bulkhead using (80 - 200) and free it up.

R8 Spyder

- Remove the cover module.

All Vehicles

- Fold the insulation mat over the connection seal cover.

- Remove bolts - 1 through 4 - and remove the right locking flange cover.





- Disconnect the electrical connector - arrow - on the right locking flange.





Ignore - 1, 2 and 3 -.

- Connect the (V.A.G 1348/3A) using the (V.A.G 1348/3-3) and cable from the (V.A.G 1594C) to the terminal - 1 -.





- Tape (V.A.G 1348/3-3) with insulating tape - arrow - to prevent a short circuit.

- Connect the connector terminal - 5 - to the chassis ground with an adapter cable from the (V.A.G 1594C).

- Connect the alligator clip to the battery positive terminal.

- To test the fuel pump, reconnect the ground terminal clamp by hand to the battery negative terminal.

- Press the button of the (V.A.G 1348/3A).

Running noise of pump must be audible.

Fuel pump (FP) runs quietly. Avoid surrounding noises when checking the fuel pump.

When the operating noise is no longer audible:

CAUTION!
Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce pressure in fuel system, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

Danger due to escaping fuel.

To prevent large quantities of fuel from coming out when removing the fuel lines, fuel tank may only be a maximum of 1/4 full.

- Empty the fuel tank if necessary. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.

- Disconnect the fuel lines - 1, 2, 3 - on the right locking flange by pressing the release buttons.





Depending on the version, there may be 2 instead of 3 lines.

- Disconnect the right locking flange locking rings using wrench (T10202).





- Remove the fuel delivering unit locking flange and sealing ring from the opening in the fuel tank.

- Disconnect the fuel line - 1 - on the inside of the locking flange by pressing the release button.





- Check to see if the fuel pump electrical connector - 4 - is connected or check the continuity of the electrical connectors between the lock flange and the fuel pump.

Ignore - 2 and 3 -.

- If there is no malfunction in the lines, then the fuel pump is faulty. Replace fuel delivery unit.

Assembly is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install the fuel delivery unit => [ Installing ] Fuel Delivery Unit.

- Check the fuel tank for leaks. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank System, Checking for Leaks ] Fuel Tank System, Checking For Leaks.

R8 Spyder:

- Install the cover module.

All Vehicles:

- Connect the battery and observe safety precautions after connecting battery.