Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276-, Checking

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Measuring Container, Fuel-Resistant

Procedure

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow-, and remove fuel hose from the high pressure reservoir.

-- Seal the open return line connections with a blind plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp

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CAUTION:

Danger of malfunction caused by dirt.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Connect the hose -3- to the return connection for the high pressure reservoir -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose

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1) Checking with the Engine Running

-- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

Specified value: in 30 seconds greater than 75 ml (2.5 oz)

If the specified value is not attained, then the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- is faulty.

2) Checking with the Engine Running

Is the requirement under 1) met, increase engine speed ≥ 2000 RPM

Specified value: Return quantity 0 ml
A small amount of dripping is permissible.
If the specified value is not attained, then the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- is faulty.

3) The Engine Does Not Start

Perform the test at starting RPM.

Specified value: Return quantity 0 ml
A small amount of dripping is permissible.
If the specified value is not attained, then the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- is faulty.

-- Install the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .