Fuel System, Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To fill the high pressure fuel pump with fuel, proceed as follows:

-- Connect the battery charger if necessary. Refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and perform the Guided Function "Activate Fuel Pump" .

NOTE:

The fuel pump now runs for 240 seconds.

-- Start the engine when the pump stops working.

-- Let the engine run a few minutes at a moderate speed and then turn it off.

-- Check the fuel system for leaks. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Always follow all Safety Precautions when performing the road test. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Then perform a road test driving faster than 20 km and fully depressing the accelerator pedal at least one time.

-- Then check the high pressure area again for leaks. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

NOTE:

If there is still air in the fuel system, the engine may switch to emergency mode during the road test. In this case, turn off the engine and erase the DTC memory using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Then continue the road test.