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Checking repumping function of suction-jet
pump with BMW diagnosis system

Important!

Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!

Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel
tank.

Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or
may even result in vehicle breakdown!

Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Fill level must be 

 28 l

If necessary, draw off fuel from fuel tank

Pour two to three litres of fuel into the left tank chamber via

the flange opening

Connect diagnosis system

Path: 

Brief test KOMBI Instrument cluster

Diagnosis control unit functions

Diagnosis requests

Tank sensor 1, tank sensor 2

Note:

Tank sensor 1 = right tank sensor

Tank sensor 2 = left tank sensor

Start engine.

Compare display for left and right tank chambers.

Repumping function OK

If fill level of tank sensor 2 (left chamber) is falling (approx. one
litre per minute).

Repumping function not OK

If fill level of tank sensor 2 (left chamber) is stable or rising.

RA  Checking repumping function of suction-jet pump with BMW diagnosis system

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  03:57

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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