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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.