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Test sequence

WARNING! Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the fuel system, place rags under and around the connection then slowly release the 

fuel pressure.

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Unscrew fuel supply hose (1) from fuel rail (2).

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Connect pressure gauge VAG 1318 with adapters 1318/7, /10 and /13.

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Open shut-off valve of pressure gauge. The lever points in the direction of flow (arrow).

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Start engine and let run at idle.

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Measure fuel pressure.
Specification: about 3.5 bar positive pressure

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Pull vacuum hose off fuel pressure regulator (arrow).
Fuel pressure should rise to about 4.0 bar positive pressure overpressure.

NOTE:  If fuel should escape at the vacuum connection of the pressure regulator, replace pressure regulator.

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Switch ignition off.

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Check for proper seal and residual pressure by observing pressure drop on pressure gauge.
After 10 minutes at least 2.2 bar overpressure should still be present.

If residual pressure falls below 2 bar overpressure:

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Start engine and let run at idle.

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