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Fuel Pressure Regulator and Residual Pressure, Checking






Fuel Pressure Regulator and Residual Pressure, Checking

Follow all safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Multiport Fuel Injection.

Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Multiport Fuel Injection.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pressure Tester (VAS 6550)

The fuel pump function must be checked. Refer to => [ Function and Voltage Supply, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel pressure to approximately 4 bar.

The fuel pressure regulator is located on the fuel filter. From 10.05, the fuel pressure regulator is integrated in the fuel filter and cannot be replaced separately.

Follow all safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Multiport Fuel Injection.

Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Multiport Fuel Injection.


The fuel system is under pressure!

Always wear protective eyewear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin.

Before loosening line connections, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully pulling off the line.

- Disconnect the fuel supply line - 3 -. Press the circlip upward into the housing to release the line - 3 -.






- Connect the pressure tester (VAS 6550) to the fuel supply line using the adapter hoses (VAS 6550/1) and (VAS 6550/2).






- Make sure the drain is closed and the shut off levers are open.

- Start the engine and run at idle speed.

If the engine does not start, activate the fuel pump with the output diagnostic test mode.

- Check the fuel pressure on the pressure tester.

Specified value: 3.8 to 4.2 bar

If the fuel pressure is OK, check the residual pressure.

If the Specification is Exceeded:

- Check the fuel return line between the fuel filter and the flange for possible restrictions (kinks) or blockages.

If no malfunction can be found:

- The fuel pressure regulator is faulty. Replace it.

If the Specification is Not Obtained:

- Check the fuel lines for possible restrictions (kinks) or blockages.

If no malfunction can be found:

- Replace the fuel pressure regulator.

From 10.05, the fuel pressure regulator is integrated into the fuel filter and cannot be replaced separately.

- Repeat the test.

If the Specification is Again Not Obtained:

- Replace the fuel delivery unit, the fuel pump is faulty. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.

If the specification is not reached, check the residual pressure as follows:

- Watch the pressure decrease on the pressure tester.






After 10 minutes the pressure must not drop below a 3.0 bar decrease.

If the pressure drops further:

- Start the engine and run at idle speed.

- Turn the ignition off and close the pressure tester shut off lever - B - immediately.






If the Pressure No Longer Drops Now:

Check for the leak on the engine side. Repeat the residual pressure check. Close the shut off lever - A - this time to determine if there actually is a leak on the engine side.

- Check the fuel rail and fuel injectors for leaks.

If the Pressure Drops Again:

The leak is on the fuel tank side.

- Check the fuel lines for leaks.

If no malfunctions are found in the fuel lines:

- Test the fuel pump check valve. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump Check Valve, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

If no malfunction is found here either:

- Replace the fuel pressure regulator => [ (Item 5) Fuel Pressure Regulator ] Fuel Filter Overview.

From 10.05, the fuel pressure regulator is integrated in the fuel filter and cannot be replaced separately.

- Bleed the fuel supply system. Refer to => [ Fuel System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.