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.
Fuel Pump
Note that this image is a principle image and that the fuel pump may differ in design and detail for different car profiles. The information below may therefore vary.
The fuel pump consists of:
| 1 | Electric pump | 10 | Lifetime filter |
| 2 | Sensor for fuel level measurement | 11 | First filler valve (catflap type) |
| 3 | Level arm | 12 | Connector. |
| 4 | Floats | 13 | Breather port |
| 5 | Sock filter | 14 | Flange |
| 6 | Reservoir containing:
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15 | Parking heater connection |
| 7 | Safety valve | 16 | Flow to the engine |
| 8 | Digital jet valve, | 17 | Closed port |
| 9 | Reduction valve low pressure. | 18 | Bypass flow. Bypass flow from digital jet valve (8). |
The function of the fuel pump is to ensure that the correct pressure and glow is maintained at the fuel rail on the request of the engine control module (ECM).
The fuel pump are supplied electrically via the pump electronic module (PEM) with variable effect to be able to supply variable fuel pressure/flow and grounded in the bodywork via the pump electronic module (PEM).
The engine control module (ECM) can diagnose the fuel pump function for the correct pressure and electric open circuit. The fuel pump control module is diagnosed by Engine control module (ECM). See also: DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS
The fuel pump can be activated and its status read off using the diagnostic tool.
The pressure in the fuel rail can be measured by connecting a manometer to a service nipple. This nipple is on the right-hand end of the fuel rail.
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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.