Fuel pump delivery quantity, checking (vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI-engine)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1318

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Pressure gauge V.A.G 1318
Adapter V.A.G 1318/11
Adapter V.A.G 1318/12

Fig 2: Identifying Remote Control Connection V.A.G 1348/3A

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Remote control V.A.G 1348/3A with adapter cable V.A.G 1348/3-3
Fuel-resistant measuring container

Test conditions

Battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
Fuel filter OK

Fig 3: Identifying Main Fuse Panel

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Fuse on fuse panel S228 (position 28) OK.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module J538

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Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module J538 OK; check → Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module J538 , checking (vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI engine) .
Fuel tank at least ¹ /₄ filled.
Ignition switched off.

Test sequence

Remove rear seat bench →
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 5: Removing Cover Bolts For Locking Flange

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Unbolt cover for left locking flange - arrows -.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Right Locking Flange

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - at right locking flange.

Fig 7: Connecting Other End Of Hand Held Remote Starter (Jumper) To Vehicle Battery (+)

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Connect remote control V.A.G 1348/3 A with connection V.A.G 1348/3-3 to contact - 1 - using an adapter cable from connector test set V.A.G 1594 C.
Using insulating tape, tape over the second contact of connection V.A.G 1348/3-3 to prevent a short circuit - arrow -.
Connect contact - 4 - to vehicle Ground (GND) using a jumper cable from connector test set V.A.G 1594 C.
Connect alligator clip to vehicle battery (+).

Remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.

Fig 8: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.

CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection area. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Line From Line Connection On Engine

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Disconnect fuel line - arrow - from line connection on engine.

Fig 10: Connecting Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1318 To Fuel Supply Line Using Adapters V.A.G 1318/11 And V.A.G 1318/12

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Connect pressure gauge V.A.G 1318 to fuel supply line using adapters V.A.G 1318/11 and V.A.G 1318/12.
Connect extension hose - arrow - to pressure gauge and hold it in a measuring container.
Open shut-off valve of pressure gauge. The lever points in direction of flow.
Generate pressure in fuel system by pressing switch of remote control and slowly closing shut-off valve of pressure gauge.

Specification: 4 bar positive pressure.

From this point on do not move position of shut-off valve.
Empty measuring container.
Press switch on remote control for 15 seconds.

Fig 11: Delivery Rate Diagram

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Compare quantity of fuel delivered with minimum delivery rate in diagram (cm ³ /15s).

NOTE:

Voltage at fuel pump with engine stopped and pump running is approx. 2 volts less than battery voltage.

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Install the fuel line.

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Fuel line to fuel rail	22