Checking fuel pressure sender G247: Audi A1 (AKF, AUH, BCQ, BGB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• You can press and hold button (A) for 2 seconds to switch on the illumination for 20 seconds.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove fuel pressure sender G247.
3. Screw in adapterVAS 6394/2 in place of fuel pressure sender G247 and tighten adapter with the same torque as that specified for fuel pressure sender G247.
4. Unscrew plug (2) on pressure gaugeVAS 6394/1 and screw removed fuel pressure sender G247 into opening. Tighten to torque specified for fuel pressure sender.
5. Use test instrument adapterVAS 5570 to make electrical connection between vehicle and fuel pressure sender G247.

6. Connect .
7. Switch on ignition.
8. Select "“Engine electronics”" in vehicle self-diagnosis.
9. Select "“Measured values”".
10. Select "“Fuel pressure”" from list.
11. Switch on pressure gaugeVAS 6394/1 by pressing button (A) once briefly. [Note: You can press and hold button (A) for 2 seconds to switch on the illumination for 20 seconds.]
12. Connect pressure gaugeVAS 6394/1 to adapterVAS 6394/2.
13. Install air pipe .
14. Start engine.
15. Compare the pressure indicated by pressure gaugeVAS 6394/1 with the actual pressure value on .
16. If the deviation is more than 5 bar, test a new fuel pressure sender G247.
17. Screw a new fuel pressure sender G247 into pressure gaugeVAS 6394/1.
18. Repeat the test with the new fuel pressure sender G247 and compare the two pressure values.
19. Check the electrical connection between the fuel pressure sender G247 and the engine control unit; refer to .
20. Install new fuel pressure sender G247.

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