Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Audi 5000 CS, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Differential (Control) Pressure
- Close valve on pressure gauge. Activate fuel pump with jumper switch. Leave differential pressure regulator disconnected. Differential pressure reading should be 2.9-7.0 psi (.2-.5 kg/cm2 ) less than system pressure. If pressure is incorrect, disconnect lower chamber return line and measure volume.
- Close open port to diaphragm pressure regulator. Activate fuel pump with jumper switch. Fuel volume should be .14-.16 qts. (.13-.15L) for period of one minute. If volume is correct, replace differential pressure regulator. If volume is incorrect, replace fuel distributor.
- Close valve on pressure gauge. Install Test Harness (1315A/1 ) between differential pressure regulator and vehicle harness. Set multimeter to DCA 200 mA scale. Connect multimeter to test harness. Disconnect wiring to coolant temperature sensor. Connect 15,000-ohm side of Test Resistor (VW 1490 ) to sensor wiring.
- Turn on ignition and fuel pump. Differential pressure should be 10-17.5 psi (.7-1.2 kg/cm2 ) less than system pressure. Differential pressure regulator current should be 50-80 mA. If pressure is incorrect and current is correct, replace differential pressure regulator.
- If both pressure and current readings are incorrect, remove test harness from differential pressure regulator. Check resistance of differential pressure regulator, which should be 17.5-21.5 ohms. If reading is incorrect, replace differential pressure regulator.
- If reading is correct, check ground from temperature sensor to cold start valve. If ground is good, check power supply fuse. If fuse is okay, check terminals on ECU connector. If connector is okay, replace ECU.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.