Fuel Injection and Ignition
Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247), Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Pressure Sensor Tester (VAS 6394)
• Pressure Sensor Tester (VAS 6394/1)
• Adapter (VAS 6394/2)
• Test Instrument Adapter/DSO (3-pin) (VAS 5570)
• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Procedure
- Remove the engine cover.
Fuel system is under pressure! Fuel pressure must be reduced to a residual pressure before opening the high pressure area of injection system. Refer to => [ Releasing Pressure in High Pressure Area ] Releasing Pressure In High Pressure Area.
- Remove the fuel pressure sensor. Refer to => [ Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247) ] Service and Repair.
- In place of the fuel pressure sensor install the (VAS 6394/2) and tighten it using the tightening specification for the fuel pressure sensor.
• Tightening specifications: Fuel rail assembly overview, refer to => [ Fuel Rail Overview ] Fuel Rail Overview
- Remove the plug - 2 - on the (VAS 6394) , install the fuel pressure sensor and tighten the sensor to the tightening specification.
- Use the (VAS 5570) in order to establish the electrical connection between the vehicle and the fuel pressure sensor.
- Connect the vehicle diagnosis tester.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Select "Engine electronics" in OBD.
- Select "Measured values".
- Select "Fuel pressure" from the list.
The current value is displayed in field, which the fuel pressure sensor reports to the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Turn the (VAS 6394) on by pressing the button - A - briefly.
• Holding the button - A - for 2 seconds switches on the illumination for 20 seconds.
The (VAS 6394/1) should display 0 bar; if this is not the case, then press button - C - one time quickly to set it back to zero.
- Connect the (VAS 6394) pressure line to the (VAS 6394/2).
- Start the engine.
- Compare the pressure displayed on the (VAS 6394/1) with the actual value displayed on the vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The pressures may have a maximum difference of 5 bar.
- If the difference is greater than 5 bar, test a new fuel pressure sensor.
Fuel system is under pressure! Fuel pressure must be reduced to a residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the injection system. Refer to => [ Releasing Pressure in High Pressure Area ] Releasing Pressure In High Pressure Area.
- Install a new fuel pressure sensor in the (VAS 6394/1).
- Repeat the test with the new fuel pressure sensor and compare both measured values.
If the measured values do not now match again:
- Check the electrical connection between the fuel pressure sensor and the ECM.
If the measured values now match:
- Install the new fuel pressure sensor.