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Fuel Pump Afterrun System, Checking

Fuel pump afterrun, checking

Check this first:
- battery voltage OK
- fuel tank must be 1/4 full, minimum


WARNING: Fire hazard. Do have anything in area that can ignite fuel.




- connect pressure tester VAG 1318 using adaptors 1318/1 and 1318/11 between fuel distributor 1 and pressure switch 2

NOTE: The shutoff valve must be open (lever in direction of fuel flow).

CAUTION: When loosening the line at the fuel distributor, place a rag around the connection to avoid the risk of being sprayed.

- start engine and run at idle
- observe fuel pressure
- approximately 2.5 bar (36.3 psi)

- switch ignition OFF





Remove harness connector from pressure switch 1 and measure resistance between pressure switch terminals.
- 0 Ohms approximately

- remove harness connector from ambient temperature switch for fan afterrun 2 and connect to ground (-) using adapter wire from VW 1594 kit
- radiator fan MUST run

- re-connect pressure switch harness connector

- switch ignition ON then switch OFF
- after about 2-3 minutes fuel pumps MUST run




- re-connect ambient temperature switch harness connector
- fuel pump must NOT run

- remove harness connector from pressure switch and measure resistance between terminals
- 0 Ohms approximately




- reduce system pressure by carefully loosening pressure gauge/adaptor VAG 1318/1 at connection

CAUTION! When loosening the adaptor place a rag around the connection to avoid the risk of being sprayed.

The switch must open (infinite) when pressure drops below 1 bar (14 psi).