Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine, 2005? | Fuel supply, gas operation | Repairing fuel supply | Checking fuel pump

Checking current consumption

–	Remove seat bench → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.72.

–	Remove cover -1- with fuel pump control unit -J538--2- 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 consumption 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 consumption is exceeded.

–	Fuel pump is defective. Renew fuel delivery unit → Chapter.

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