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Current Draw, Checking






Fuel Pump, Checking





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Wrench (T10202)

Pressure gauge (V.A.G 1318)

Adapter (V.A.G 1318/1)

Adapter (V.A.G 1318/11)

Hose adapter (V.A.G 1318/16)

Adapter (V.A.G 1318/17A)





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Double connection (V.A.G 1318/23)

Torque wrench (40 to 200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Remote control connection (V.A.G 1348/3A)

Connector test set (V.A.G 1594C)

Multimeter (V.A.G 1715)

Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565)

Voltage tester (V.A.G 1527B)

Measuring container

Current Draw, Checking

- Remove seat bench => Body Interior 72 Rear seats; removing and installing seat bench.

- Remove cover - 1 - with Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module (J538) - 2 - from fuel delivery unit.





- Place the test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565) on the connector and on the fuel delivery unit.





- Connect the current clamp - A - to the red wire -with the word "current clamp"- on the test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565).

- Start the 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 the current draw is exceeded:

- Fuel Pump (FP) faulty, replace fuel delivery unit => [ Fuel Delivery Unit, Removing and Installing ] Fuel Delivery Unit, Removing and Installing.