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Open PIEZO Injectors, Checking

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts 

Open injector means: the nozzle needle does not close all of the way and fuel leaks into the cylinder.

WARNING:

-- Erase the fault stored in the DTC memory using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clean all connections, for example with commercially available detergent, before removing.

NOTE:

Maintain clean working conditions. Contamination must not enter the fuel system.

Check one cylinder after another.

-- Dry all cleaned components.

Begin with cylinder 1.

-- Remove the fuel supply hoses from the fuel injectors by pressing both retaining straps down while pulling up on the center piece to release in direction of -arrow- .

Fig 1: Center Piece On Retaining Strap
GWWA23-10539Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Connect the clean adapter that has been cleaned out using compressed air to the fuel return line connection on the injector that is being checked.

-- A vacuum pressure of -500 mbar (-7.25 psi) is applied using the Hand Vacuum Pump:VAS6213  .

If the injectors are OK, then the pressure will remain above 30 s.

If the injectors are faulty, then the pressure will drop to 0 bar again within 2 to 3 seconds.

Repeat the test if necessary. Watch the Hand Vacuum Pump:VAS6213  for a loss of pressure.

-- Replace any faulty injectors. Refer to PIEZO INJECTORS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .