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Bleeding fuel system > < Testing quantity of fuel delivered
Checking current draw
Checking current draw
–  Check the current draw of the fuel pump as follows:
–  Reconnect all disconnected fuel pipes.
   
–  Release and unplug connector -1- from flange -2-.
–  Check contacts on plug and on fuel delivery unit for damage.
  N20-10870
–  Connect test instrument/DSO adapter (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to connector and fuel delivery unit.
–  Connect pick-up clamp -A- to red cable - with lettering „pick-up clamp“ - of test instrument/DSO adapter (5-pin) -VAS 5565-.
–  Start engine and run at idling speed.
–  Measure the power consumption of the fuel pump: Specification: 9 Amps maximum
  Note
t  The starting current for the fuel pump can lie briefly above specifications when starting the engine.
t  If the fault in the fuel system is not always evident, the check can also be carried out during a road test. A 2nd person is required to do this, however.
If the current draw is exceeded:
–  Fuel pump is defective, renew fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
  N20-10424

Bleeding fuel system > < Testing quantity of fuel delivered