Current Draw

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-- Remove the rear seat bench. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cover From Fuel Delivery Unit

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-- Connect the VAG 1715 with current pickup -A- onto the wire -B- to the 5 pin electrical connector terminal 1.

Fig 2: Identifying Current Probe Connected Around Cable Of 5-Pin Harness Connector

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-- Start the engine and run at idle speed.

-- Measure the current draw of the fuel pump.

Specified value: Max. 9 amperes.

NOTE:

If the malfunction in the fuel system is sporadic, the test can also be performed during a road test, but a second person is required.

If the current draw is exceeded:

-- Fuel pump is faulty, replace the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .