Current Draw, Checking
Fuel Pump, Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Pressure Tester (VAS 6550)
• Remote Control (V.A.G 1348/3A)
• Test Instrument Adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565)
• Hand Held Multi-Meter (V.A.G 1526D) with Current Clamp (V.A.G 1526B/2)
• Wrench (T10202)
• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)
• Measuring Container, 2 liter
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Current Draw, Checking
- Remove the rear seat bench.
- Remove the cover from the fuel delivery unit.
- First pull on the connector - arrow - without pressing the retainer to make sure it connected securely. If the connector was not connected correctly, it could cause a fault.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Check the contacts on the connector and the fuel delivery unit for damage.
- Connect the (VAS 5565) to the connector on the cover and on the fuel delivery unit.
- Connect the current clamp - A - to the red wire -with the word "current clamp"- on the (VAS 5565).
- Start the engine and run at idle speed.
- Measure current draw of fuel pump.
• Specified value: maximum 9 amps
• The fuel pump starting current may be higher than the specified value briefly when starting the engine.
• If the malfunction in the fuel system only occurs sporadically, the test can also be performed during a road test. A second person is needed to do this.
If the current draw is exceeded:
- Replace the fuel delivery unit if the fuel pump is faulty. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.