Fuel Pressure & Volume

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Fuel Pressure & Volume
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  1. To check fuel pressure, install BMW Service Tester or DIS tester with connecting line and "T" Section (13 3 064) in the fuel delivery line between fuel filter and pressure regulator. Fuel in fuel lines is under 44 psi (3 bar). Catch and dispose of escaping fuel. See FUEL PRESSURE & DELIVERY PERFORMANCEΒ  table.
  2. Disconnect fuel return line. Attach an extension hose. Place hose in Measuring Glass (133020). Remove fuel pump relay. Apply battery voltage to relay base terminals No. 30 and 87. See Fig 1. See FUEL PRESSURE & DELIVERY PERFORMANCEΒ  table.
FUEL PRESSURE & DELIVERY PERFORMANCE

Application Pressure psi (kg/cm2 ) Min. Vol. In 30 Sec. Pts. (L)
6-Cylinder & V8
Except M5 & Z8 50 (3.5) 1.85 (0.9)
M5 & Z8 71 (5) (1)
12-Cylinder 50 (3.5) 2.38 (1.13)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay Terminals & Socket
G91B16486Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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