1999 AUDI A8 fuel pump

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If the wiring is OK, but the LED test light does not
light up:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page
01
-57
.
If the wiring is OK, and the signal to the fuel
pump relay is OK:

- Replace fuel pump relay -J17-.

- Reinstall fuses.
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Fuel injector actuation, checking

Triggering fuel injectors via output Diagnostic
Test Mode (DTM) Page 01
-42


Required special tools and test equipment

VAG 1598/22 test box
Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent)
VAG 1527B LED voltage tester
VW 1594 connector test kit
Wiring diagram

Test requirements
Fuse for fuel injectors OK
Engine speed (RPM) sensor OK
Fuel pump relay OK
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Fuel pressure regulator and residual
pressure, checking

The fuel pressure regulator controls the fuel
pressure depending on intake manifold
pressure.

Required special tools and test equipment

Pressure tester VAG 1318
Adapter 1318/11
Adapter 1318/12
Adapter 1318/13

Test requirements
Fuel pump delivery rate must be OK;
checking:

Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair
Group 20.


Checking
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If residual pressure still drops below 2.5 bar (36
psi), possible malfunctions are:

Leaking connection between pressure tester
and fuel line
Leaking connection between fuel supply line
and fuel rail
Faulty check valve in fuel pump; removing and
installing:

Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair
Group 20

If residual pressure no longer drops below 2.5
bar (36 psi), the possible malfunctions are:

Leaking fuel pressure tester connections after
shut-off valve.
Faulty fuel pressure regulator
Leaking fuel injectors

Note:
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