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Checking fuel pump delivery rate > < Checking fuel pump
Checking delivery pressure of fuel pump
Checking delivery pressure of fuel pump
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Pressure gauge -VAS 6550-
t  Vehicle diagnosis tester
Test prerequisite:
l  Fuses must be OK.
l  Battery voltage at least 12 V
l  All electrical consumers, e.g. lights and rear window heating, must be switched off.
   
–  Separate quick release coupling -A- (black or black marking) of fuel supply line.
–  Connect pressure tester -VAS 6550- with cables -VAS 6550/1- and -VAS 6550/2- to open ends of fuel supply line.
–  Switch on pressure tester -VAS 6550- by pressing On/Off button.
–  Open shut-off taps „A“ and „B“ of pressure tester and close shut-off tap „C“.
–  Start engine and run at idling speed.
–  Read pressure on pressure tester -VAS 6550-. Specification: min. 0.5 bar.
–  Place pressure tester -VAS 6550- onto windscreen so that it can be read from inside vehicle.
–  Increase idling speed to 2500 rpm and read the pressure on pressure tester -VAS 6550-, specification min 0.25 bar.
–  If the delivery pressure temporarily drops, renew fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
–  If the specifications are attained, check tandem pump to ensure the fuel filter is not blocked → Chapter.
–  If the tandem pump values are OK, check fuel pump delivery rate → Chapter.
  N20-10436

Checking fuel pump delivery rate > < Checking fuel pump