Fuel Pressure Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247), Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly Tool (T10118)

• Socket Wrench Insert 27 mm (VAS 5301/7)

• Pressure Sensor Tester (VAS 6394/1)

• Adapter (VAS 6394/2)

• Test Adapter (VAS 5570)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

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Procedure

- Remove engine cover. Refer to => [ Engine Cover ] Service and Repair.


Fuel system is under pressure! Fuel pressure must be reduced to a residual pressure before opening 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 6294/2) and tighten it using the tightening specification for the fuel pressure sensor.






• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Fuel Rail Overview ] Fuel Rail Overview

- Open the sealing plug - 2 - for the (VAS 6394/1) and install the removed (G247) and tighten it.






- Use the (VAS 5570) in order establish the electrical connection between the vehicle and the fuel pressure sensor.






- Connect the vehicle diagnosis tester.

- Turn ignition on.

- Select "engine electronics" in OBD.

- Then select "Measured values" read out.

- Select measured value block 140.

The current value is displayed in field 3, which the fuel pressure sensor reports to the Engine Control Module (ECM).

- Turn the (VAS 6394/1) on by quickly pressing button - A - one time.






• 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 6394/1) pressure line to the (VAS 6394/2).






- Start the engine.

- Compare the pressure displayed on the to the actual value on the vehicle diagnosis 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 into the (VAS 6394/1).

- Repeat the test with the new fuel pressure sensor and compare both measured values.

If the measured value 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. Refer to => [ Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247) ] Service and Repair.