Checking current consumption of fuel system pressurisation pump G6 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

• Special tools named: VAS 5565
• Renewed: fuel delivery unit

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• Pickup clamp of hand-held multimeterV.A.G 1715 can also be connected to red terminal with lettering "“pickup clamp”" of test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565.
• The fuel pump is now activated for 30 seconds.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Fold rear seat bench up General body repairs, interior72Rear seat; Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
2. Raise cover of fuel delivery unit.
3. First check that connector (arrow) is fitted securely by pulling connector without pressing catch. The connector can cause a fault if it has not been fitted correctly.
4. Pull off connector (4).
5. Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565 to connector and fuel delivery unit.

6. Connect pick-up clamp V.A.G 1526B/2(A) to red terminal with lettering "“pick-up clamp”" for test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565. [Note: Pickup clamp of hand-held multimeterV.A.G 1715 can also be connected to red terminal with lettering "“pickup clamp”" of test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565.]
7. Switch ignition on.
8. Connect vehicle diagnostics tester and then carry out Guided Fault Finding "“Checking electrical fuel pump(s)”". [Note: The fuel pump is now activated for 30 seconds.]
9. Read current consumption on hand-held multimeterV.A.G 1526D: specification: max. 14.0 amperes.
10. Remove fuel delivery unit .
11. Check electrical wiring between flange and fuel pump for continuity.
12. Check filter in floor of fuel delivery unit for dirt or clogging.
13. Renew fuel delivery unit

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