Fuel Pump Current Draw, Checking
Fuel Pump Current Draw, Checking
- Remove seat bench.
- Unclip cover - 1 - from fuel delivery unit. Arrow - 2 - points in direction of travel.
- Disconnect connector - 1 -.
- Place test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565) on the connector and on the fuel delivery unit.
- Connect current clamp - A - to the red wire with the word "current clamp"- on the test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565).
- Start engine and run at idle speed.
- Measure current draw of fuel pump.
Specified value: max. 9 amps.
• If malfunction in fuel system is sporadic, test can also be performed during a road test, but a second person is required.
If current draw is exceeded:
- Fuel Pump (FP) faulty, replace fuel delivery unit => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.