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Fuel Pump

NOTE: Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application psi (kg/cm(2 ) Min. Vol. In 30 Sec: Pts. (L)
2.8L (1) 58 (4.0) 1.0-1.4 (0.5-0.7)
(1) Using Adapter Cable (VAG 1348/3-2) between battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 of fuel pump relay socket. Fuel pump energized, with 10-12 volts at fuel pump, and engine off.
FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (2.8L VR6)

Function psi (bar)
System Pressure
With Engine Idling (1) 36 (2.5)
With Engine Idling (2) 43 (3)
Residual Pressure(3) 29 (2)
(1) With fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose connected.
(2) With fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected.
(3) After 10 minutes.