Left Fuel Pump Check Valve, Checking
Left Fuel Pump Check Valve, Checking
Test conditions
• Remote control (V.A.G 1348/3 A) is still connected.
• This test checks the connections of the fuel supply line from fuel delivery units to connection point of pressure gauge (V.A.G 1318) for leaks
- Pull fuel supply hose - 2 - from left fuel delivery unit off fuel filter - 1 -.
- Close pressure gauge shut-off tap - arrow - (lever perpendicular to direction of flow).
- Connect pressure tester (V.A.G 1318) with adapter (V.A.G 1318/7), adapter (V.A.G 1318/13) and adapter (V.A.G 1318/24) as shown.
• Ensure that fuel supply line connection engages audibly when joined.
- Connect remote control (V.A.G 1348/3 A) with adapter (V.A.G 1348/3-3) to connection - arrow - for fuel pump relay for left fuel delivery unit.
- Operate remote control at short intervals, until a pressure of approx. 4 bar has built up.
- Watch pressure drop on gauge. After 10 minutes pressure must not drop below a 3.0 bar decrease.
If pressure drops:
- Left fuel pump is faulty. Replace left fuel delivery unit.
- Open lever of pressure tester and let fuel flow back to fuel tank through hose (V.A.G 1318/13).
- Remove pressure gauge (V.A.G 1318) with adapters.