Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (1.4 l engine) | Fuel supply, gas operation | Parts of fuel supply system | Checking fuel pump (vehicles model year 2006 ?)

Checking current draw

–	Remove rear seat bench.

–	Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.

–	Connect multimeter -V.A.G 1715- to contact 1 -arrow- of 5-pin connector using pick-up clamp.

–	Start engine and run at idling speed.

–	Measure current draw of fuel pump. Specification: max. 9 amps.

Note

If the fuel system malfunction is intermittent, you can perform the check during a road test, but a 2nd person is necessary.

If the current draw is exceeded:

–	Fuel pump defective, renew fuel delivery unit → Chapter.

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