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Function and Voltage Supply






Fuel Pump, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Wrench (T10202)

Fuel injection pressure gauge (VAG 1318)

Pressure gauge adapter (VAG 1318/1)

Adapter (VAG 1318/11)

Hose adapter (VAG 1318/16)

Adapter set (VAG 1318/17A)

Fuel line feed adapter (VAG 1318/23)

Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)

Remote control (VAG 1348/3A)

Connector test set (VAG 1594C)

Multi-meter (VAG 1715)

Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) (VAS 5565)

Voltage tester (VAG 1527B)

Function and Voltage Supply

Fuel pump relay is OK.

Battery voltage at least 11.5 volts.

Fuse for fuel pump is OK. Fuse assignment.

Fuel pump function is checked via the output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM).

- Connect the (VAS 5051B) as follows:





- Connect the diagnostic cable - 2 - connector to the Data Link Connector (DLC) in the driver's footwell.

- Switch on the ignition.

- Press the buttons for "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis", " 01 - Engine electronics" and "Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) " on display in succession.

- Press the right arrow button on the display to initiate the fuel pump activation.

Fuel pump must run.

- Switch off the ignition.

If the Fuel Pump is Not Activated

- Remove the rear seat bench.

- Remove the cover - arrows - from the fuel delivery unit.





- Disconnect the 5 pin electrical connector from the fuel delivery unit.

- Connect the (VAG 1527B) using adapter cables from the (VAG 1594C) to the outer terminals of the electrical connector.





- Initiate the output DTM again.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) must now light up.

LED does not light up:

- Locate and repair the open circuit in the wiring using the wiring diagram.

LED lights up (voltage supply OK):

- Remove the locking ring using the (T10202).





- Check if the electrical wiring between the fuel delivery unit and fuel pump is connected.

If no open circuits are found:

- Fuel pump is faulty, replace the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel Delivery Unit.