Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch F1: VW Touareg I (BAR, BUD, CAWB, CBFA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: oil pressure switch, oil pump

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• Observe tester and LED while starting, as switching point of oil pressure switch may already be exceeded when starting.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, pull off front engine cover (arrows).
2. Disconnect electrical connector on oil pressure switch F1(item 2).
3. Unscrew oil pressure switch (1).
4. Connect oil pressure testerV.A.G 1342 with adapterV.A.G 1342/14 to bore for oil pressure switch.
5. Screw oil pressure switch (2) into oil pressure testerV.A.G 1342.

6. Connect brown wire of oil pressure tester to earth ("“-”").
7. Connect voltage testerV.A.G 1527 B to oil pressure switch and battery positive (+) using test cables from adapter setV.A.G 1594 C.
8. Renew oil pressure switch.
9. Start engine. [Note: Observe tester and LED while starting, as switching point of oil pressure switch may already be exceeded when starting.]
10. Renew oil pressure switch.
11. Start engine.
12. Renew oil pump .

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