Fuel Delivery, Checking

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Fuel Delivery, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Hand held remote control (jumper).
  • Multimeter.
  • Electrical connector test lead set.
  • Measuring container, fuel-resistant.

Test Conditions 

  • Battery voltage 12.5 V
  • Fuel filter OK
  • Fuel tank at least 1 /4 filled.
  • Fuel pressure regulator OK.
  • Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module --J538-- OK
  • Ignition switched off.

Test Procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customer's complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK

-- Remove rear seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bolts For Locking Flange
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-- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove cover for right locking flange.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Locking Flange
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-- Disconnect the electrical connector -arrow- at locking flange.

-- Connect a hand held remote control (jumper) using an adapter cable from the connector test set to contact 5.

-- Using insulating tape, tape over second contact of the remote control (jumper) to prevent a short circuit.

-- Route switch of the remote control (jumper) forward into the engine compartment.

-- Connect alligator clip to ground (GND) point in engine compartment.

-- Connect contact 1 to battery positive terminal (B+) using a self-made jumper cable. For safety reasons, install a 10 A fuse in the wiring.

-- Remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.

Fig 3: Pulling Rear Engine Cover Off
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-- Pull rear engine cover off -arrows-.

-- Pull resonator upward and unclip it.

WARNING:

Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection area. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

-- Disconnect fuel line -arrow-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Line
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-- Connect a pressure gauge adapter to the fuel line using the necessary adapters.

-- Connect assisting hose to pressure gauge and hold it in a measuring container.

-- Open shut-off valve of pressure gauge. Lever points in direction of flow.

-- Generate pressure in fuel system by pressing switch of remote control and slowly closing shut-off valve of pressure gauge.

  • Specification: 4 bar positive pressure.
NOTE:

From this point on do not move position of shut-off tap.

-- Empty measuring container.

-- Press switch on remote control for 15 Sec.

-- Compare quantity of fuel delivered with minimum delivery rate in diagram (cm3 /15s).

Fig 5: Delivery Rate Diagram
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RENDER: 1.0x

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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.