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Fuel System, Checking For Leaks: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The coupling must audibly engage when locking.

Note the color coding when installing the coupling, refer to Coupling Allocation !

Pull on the coupling to make sure it is secure.

Disconnecting the coupling, refer to COUPLING, DISCONNECTING .

The couplings for the fuel, vacuum and ventilation lines are color coded. There is either a colored dot on the connection or the release button is the corresponding color.

Connector Color marking on the connector
Fuel supply Black
Fuel Return Line Blue
Ventilation White beige
Vacuum Green

Test Conditions 

Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI9210 Preparation:

NOTE:

Depending on the version, the appearance of the Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI9210 may vary.

-- Check the Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI9210 to make sure there is enough fluid in the smoke generator.

-- Set the valve -D- to "Hold".

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Components
GWWN20-10395Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Open the nitrogen bottle -H-.

-- Connect the measuring hose -G- to the self-test connection -B-.

-- Set the valve -D- to "Test".

-- Use the pressure reducer -J- to adjust the pressure to 10 in. H2O (25 mbar).

-- Set the valve -D- to "Hold".

-- The pressure must now be maintained a minimum of two minutes. If the pressure does not hold, check the tester.

Fuel System, Checking For Leaks: 

-- Connect the Evaporative Emissions Tester - Adapter 55KLI9210/55-1 to the vent line -A- (color identification: white).

Fig 2: Connecting Adapter For Evaporative Emission Tester KLI 9210/55-1 To Ventilation Line
GWWN20-10639Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Connect the measuring hose -G- from the Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI9210 to the Evaporative Emissions Tester - Adapter 55KLI9210/55-1.

Fig 3: Connecting Measuring Hose From Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI 9210 To Adapter For Evaporative Emission Tester KLI 9210/55-1
GWWN20-10640Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Set the valve -D- to "Hold".

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester -1- to the vehicle.

Fig 4: Connecting Evaporative Emissions Tester To Vehicle
GWWN01-0590Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

-- Select the type of operation for Guided Functions  on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select the "Check tank ventilation system for leaks".

-- Activate the test.

-- Watch the pressure gauge on the Evaporative Emissions Tester KLI9210 while the test is running.

If the minimum pressure is not reached, but the pressure reached does not decrease:

-- Turn off the ignition and perform a pressure retention test, refer to Pressure Retention Test . If there is no decrease in pressure: Check the vacuum supply for the leak detection pump, refer to LEAK DETECTION PUMP VACUUM SUPPLY, CHECKING .

The minimum pressure is not reached and the pressure reached decreases immediately:

-- Clamp off the hose to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 using a Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094 -arrow-.

Fig 5: Clamping Off Hose To EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- Using Hose Clamps Up To 25 Mm Dia. 3094
GWWN20-10641Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Repeat the test. If the minimum pressure is not reached: Replace the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1.

If the minimum pressure is not reached again and the pressure reached decreases immediately:

-- There is a leak in the fuel system: Perform the "Fuel System Leak Test", refer to FUEL SYSTEM LEAK TEST .

If the minimum pressure is reached, turn off the ignition.

The valve in the leak detection pump is now closed and the pressure is maintained.

-- Observe the pressure gauge:

If the pressure does not decrease, perform a pressure retention test to locate any possible pinhole leaks, refer to Pressure Retention Test .

If the pressure drops, clamp off the hose to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 using a Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094 -arrow-.

Fig 6: Clamping Off Hose To EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- Using Hose Clamps Up To 25 Mm Dia. 3094
GWWN20-10641Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- If the pressure stops dropping, replace the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1.

If the pressure continues to drop, perform the "fuel system leak test", refer to FUEL SYSTEM LEAK TEST .