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Removing and installing fuel delivery unit > < Fuel pump control unitJ538: check
Checking fuel pump delivery
Checking fuel pump delivery
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Pressure gauge -VAG 1318-, please see equivalent → Anchor
t  Adapters -V.A.G 1318/11-
t  Adapters -V.A.G 1318/12-
  W00-0577
t  Remote control -VAG 1348/3A- with adapter wire -V.A.G 1348/3-3-, see equivalent → Anchor
t  Measuring container, fuel-resistant
Test prerequisites
l  Battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
  W00-0688
l  Fuse in fuse holder -S228- (position 28) OK.
  A97-0242
l  Control unit for fuel pump -J538- Check if OK → Chapter.
l  Fuel filter, OK.
l  Fuel tank at least 1/4 full.
l  Ignition switched off
Checking sequence
–  Remove the luggage compartment cover.
–  If necessary, fold forward right backrest of rear seat bench.
  A20-1269
–  Loosen the bolts -arrows- and remove the fuel delivery unit.
  A20-0774
–  Extract the connector -arrow- from the fuel delivery unit.
  E20-10043
–  Connect the remote control -V.A.G 1348/3 A- with adapter cable -V.A.G 1348/3-3- to contact -1- with an auxiliary cable from the auxiliary measurement set -VAG 1594C-.
–  Tape off 2nd connector contact of the adapter cable -V.A.G 1348/3-3- with insulating tape -arrow- to prevent short circuits.
–  Join contact -4- to the bodywork earth using a cable from the auxiliary measurement set -VAG 1594C-.
–  Connect crocodile clip to vehicle battery (+).
–  Remove the filling cap from the fuel filler neck.
  E20-10046
–  Detach engine cover -arrows-.
  WARNING
The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
  E10-10062
–  Remove the fuel line -arrow- to the connection of the line on the engine.
  A24-10143
–  Connect pressure tester -VAG 1318- with adapters -V.A.G 1318/11- and -V.A.G 1318/12- to fuel supply line.
–  Connect the auxiliary hose -arrow- and insert the other end in a measurement container.
–  Open cut-off tap on pressure gauge. Lever must point in direction of flow.
–  Build up pressure in fuel system by pressing the remote control and slowly closing the cut-off valve on the pressure tester.
l  Specification: 4 bar
–  From this point on do not move position of cut-off tap.
–  Empty the measuring container.
–  Press remote control switch for 15 seconds.
  A20-1123
–  Compare amount of fuel delivered with minimum delivery shown in diagram (cm3/15 sec.).
  Note
Voltage at fuel pump with engine stationary and pump running is approx. 2 volts less than battery voltage.
Assembly is carried out in the reverse order to removal; note the following:
–  Install the fuel tank.
Specified torque .
  A20-0260
Components:Nm
Fuel line for fuel distributor line22

   

Removing and installing fuel delivery unit > < Fuel pump control unitJ538: check