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Fuel Pressure Regulator and Residual Pressure, Checking






Fuel Pressure Regulator and Residual Pressure, Checking

Pressure gauge (VAS 6550)






Perform the following:

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.

Follow all Safety Precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.


Fuel system is under pressure!

Wear protective goggles and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin.

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

- Disconnect fuel supply line - 1 -. Push the locking ring upward and into the housing.






- Connect the pressure gauge (VAS 6550) to the fuel supply line with the adapter (VAS 6550/1) and (VAS 6550/2).






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

- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

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

- Read the fuel pressure.

Specified value: 3.8 to 4.2 bar

If fuel pressure is OK, check residual pressure.

If the specification is exceeded:

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

If no malfunction can be found:

- Replace the fuel filter if the fuel pressure regulator is faulty.

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 filter.

- Repeat the test.

If specified value is again not obtained:

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

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

- Observe the pressure drop on the pressure gauge.






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

If the pressure drops further:

- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

- Switch on the ignition and immediately close cut-off tap - B - of the pressure tester.






If pressure no longer drops now:

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

- Check the fuel rail and the fuel injectors for leaks.

If the pressure drops again:

(Leak on fuel tank side)

- Check fuel lines for leaks.

If no malfunctions are found in the fuel lines:

- Check Fuel Pump (FP) check-valve => [ Fuel Pump Check Valve, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

If no malfunction is found here either:

- Replace the fuel filter.

- Fuel System, Bleeding. Refer to => [ Fuel System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.