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Lower Fuel Pressure, Checking with High Pressure Pump






Lower Fuel Pressure, Checking with High Pressure Pump

Fuel pump (FP) control module OK

Fuel Pump (FP) OK

Fuel filter OK

Battery voltage at least 11 Volts

- Switch on ignition.

- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052) and select the engine control module.

- Select "engine electronics" in OBD.

- Then select "Measured values" read out.

- Select measured value block 103.

- During ignition, the fuel low pressure is displayed in field 1.

By switching the ignition off and on the Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module (J538) activates the fuel pump for several seconds.

- Measure fuel pressure.

Specified value: Approximately 6 bar (5 to 7 bar) positive pressure

- If specified value is not attained, check the delivery rate of the electrical fuel pump.

- Check fuel pressure and residual pressure with Fuel Inj. Pressure Gauge-CIS (V.A.G 1318). Refer to => [ Fuel Pressure and Residual Pressure before High Pressure Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pressure and Residual Pressure before High Pressure Pump, Checking.