AWD

Checking Fuel Pump Electrically

Recommended special tools and equipment







- VAG1348/3A remote control with VAG1348/3-2 adapter cable
- VAG1526A hand multimeter
- VAG1594A connector test kit

Test requirements:
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 V
- Fuse S228 OK (position 28)
- Fuel Pump (FP) Relay OK; checking. Testing and Inspection
- Fuel filter OK
- Ignition switched off.

Test sequence
- Open cover of fuse box at left side of instrument cluster.
- Remove fuse S228 at fuse carrier (position 28) (left row, 5th large fuse from top).







- Connect e.g. VAG1348/3A remote control connection using adapter cables from VAG1348/3-2 at right terminal of socket from fuse S228 (position 28).
- Connect alligator clip to vehicle battery B+.
- Press switch of remote control.
- Operating noise of the pump must be audible in vicinity of fuel tank.


NOTE: Fuel Pump (FP) runs quietly. Surrounding noise should be avoided during test of the Fuel Pump (FP).


If no operating noise can be heard:
- Remove rear seat bench.







- Remove cover for right connector flange (arrows).







- Carefully disengage and disconnect electrical harness connector -1- (right side of vehicle).







- Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 4 of harness connector for voltage measurement.
- Press switch of remote control.
- Specified value: approx. battery voltage

If specified value is not obtained:
- Repair open circuit in wiring according to wiring diagram.

If specified value is obtained, although no operating noise can be heard from pump:
- Remove fuel pump.







- Check whether electrical wires between flange and Fuel Pump (FP) are connected, and test for continuity if necessary.

If no malfunction is detected in wires, Fuel Pump (FP) is faulty - replace fuel pump.
- Install Fuel Pump (FP)