Current Draw, Checking

-- Check current draw of fuel pump as follows:

-- Reconnect all disconnected fuel lines.

-- Connect a multimeter with electrical current probe to wire of 4-pin connector terminal -1- -arrow- from wiring harness to Fuel Pump (FP) unit, right.

Fig 1: Connecting Multimeter V.A.G 1715 With Current Pick-Up On To Cable To 5-Pin Connector Terminal 1

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-- Start engine and run at idle speed.

-- Measure current draw of fuel pump. Specified value: max. 11 amps.

If current draw is exceeded:

-- Fuel Pump (FP) faulty, replace fuel delivery unit.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .