Check non-return valve in fuel delivery unit. To do this, connect pressure tester -V.A.G 1318- and adapter set -V.A.G 1318/17A- between fuel filter and fuel supply line.
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Open the pressure tester shut-off tap. The lever points in direction of flow.
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Switch on ignition repeatedly until fuel pressure does not rise any more on pressure gauge.
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Read fuel pressure on pressure gauge. Specification: 3.5…5.0 bar.
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After pressure has built up, close shut-off valve of pressure tester immediately. Lever is at right angle to direction of flow -arrow-.
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Observe pressure drop on pressure gauge. After 10 minutes, pressure must not drop below 3.0 bar.
If pressure drops:
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Fuel pump non-return valve is defective, renew fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
If the pressure does not drop:
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Pressure limit valve in fuel filter is defective. Renew fuel filter.