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Fuel System - E32 with M60

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel System - E32 With M60 Components
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If any of these items are leaking and fail to hold pressure in the fuel rail, the vehicle will be difficult to start. The cranking time will be excessive and possibly not start at all. For example, If the fuel injectors are leaking, the vehicle will exhibit black smoke on startup.

Diagnosis of these concerns requires a fuel pressure gauge. The residual pressure is monitored on the fuel pressure gauge when the engine is shutoff. Diagnosis is determined by watching the drop in fuel pressure over time. The fuel pressure should not drop more than .5 bar in 30 minutes. If the pressure drops more than .5 bar, the concern should be investigated.