Engine code AEG
- Engine codes AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV. Refer to «Engine codes AVH, AZG, BBW»(ref-254999-S35763906542007053000000)
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Special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1348/3 Remote control
- V.A.G 1348/3-2 Adapter
- V.A.G 1602 Calibration tester
Requirements
- Fuel pressure must be OK, checking. Refer to «Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking»(ref-254999-S36118042952007052300000)
Work sequence
- Remove intake manifold upper part. Refer to «Engine code AEG»(ref-254999-S35336515552007053000000)
- Disconnect connectors from all injectors.
- Remove vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator.
- Loosen securing bolts for fuel rail.
- Remove hose from air shrouded injectors.
- Remove fuel rail complete.
Checking for leaks
- Initiate final control diagnosis and activate Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector -N30-. Fuel pump must run.
Note. This step serves only to have the fuel pump running when the engine is stopped. The idling speed switch must remain closed for this check, otherwise the selected injector will activate and inject 5 times.
- Check injectors for leaks (visual check). Only 1 to 2 drops per minute may emit from each valve when fuel pump is running.
If fuel loss is greater
- Switch ignition off.
- Replace faulty injector.
Pay attention to the following when installing the injectors
- Replace O-ring and moistened with clean oil on all injectors.
- Insert injectors vertically and in the correct position into the fuel rail and secure with retaining clips.
- Set fuel rail with secured injectors on intake manifold and press in evenly.
Checking quantity injected
Requirements
- Insert injector to be checked in a measuring glass of calibration tester V.A.G 1602.
Scheme 260
- Connect one contact of injector to be tested to engine Ground using adapter cables from V.A.G 1594.
- Using adapter cables connect second injector contact to remote control V.A.G 1348/3 with adapter cable V.A.G 1348/3-2.
- Connect alligator clip to battery positive (+).
- Initiate final control diagnosis and activate Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector -N30-. Fuel pump must run.
- Operate remote control V.A.G 1348/3 for 30 seconds.
- Repeat check on other injectors. Use another (clean and dry) measuring beaker for each.
- After all injectors have been activated, place measuring glasses on a horizontal surface and compare quantity injected.
Specification: 85 to 105 ml per injector
If the measured values of one or more injectors are above or below the prescribed specifications
- Replace faulty injector
Perform installation of injectors in reverse order. Note the following
- Replace O-rings on all injectors and moisten then lightly with clean engine oil.
- Insert injectors vertically and in the correct position into the fuel rail and secure with retaining clips.
- Set fuel rail with secured injectors on intake manifold and press in evenly.
Scheme 261
Special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1348/3 Remote control
- V.A.G 1348/3-2 Adapter
- V.A.G 1602 Calibration tester
- V.A.G 1594 A Adapter set
- V.A.G 1598/31 Test box
Requirements
- Fuel pressure must be OK, checking. Refer to «Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking»(ref-254999-S36118042952007052300000) .
| WARNING | The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system remove fuse 28 and place a cloth around the connection. Then release the pressure by carefully loosening the connection. |
Work sequence
- Remove wiper arms and cowl panel
Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Scheme 262
- Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 to control module wiring harness. Engine control module remains disconnected.
- Remove intake manifold upper part. Refer to «Intake manifold upper part, removing and installing»(ref-254999-S34584153082007052300000) .
- Disconnect connector from all injectors.
Engines: AVH, AZG
- Remove vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator
Continued for all engines
- Remove securing bolts on fuel rail.
- Pull hose off air line for air shrouded injectors.
- Lift fuel rail along with injectors off intake manifold and support.
- Bridge test box sockets 1 and 65 using adapter cable from adapter set V.A.G 1594.
Note. This work sequence allows the fuel pump to run when the engine is not running.
- Switch ignition on.
Checking for leaks
- Check injector for leaks (visual check).
Only 1 to 2 drops per minute must emit from each injector when fuel pump is running
If fuel loss is greater
- Switch ignition off and replace leaky injector.
- Erase DTC memory to return learned values to a neutral (default) position. Refer to «Engine control module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, interrogating and erasing»(ref-254999-S33244134722007052300000) , Interrogating and erasing DTC memory
Note. Always replace O-rings and moisten them with engine clean oil.
Checking quantity injected
Requirements
- Test box V.A.G 1598/31 still connected and test box sockets 1 and 65 are still bridged using adapter cables from adapter set V.A.G 1594.
- Insert injector to be checked in a measuring glass of calibration tester V.A.G 1602.
Scheme 263
- Connect one contact of injector to be tested to engine Ground using adapter cables from V.A.G 1594.
- Using adapter cables connect second injector contact to remote control V.A.G 1348/3 with adapter cable V.A.G 1348/3-2.
- Connect alligator clip to battery positive (+).
- Switch ignition on. Fuel pump must run.
- Operate remote control V.A.G 1348/3 for 30 seconds.
- Repeat check on other injectors. Use another (clean and dry) measuring beaker for each.
- After all injectors have been activated, place measuring glasses on a horizontal surface and compare quantity injected.
Specification: 85 to 105 ml per injector
If the measured values of one or more injectors are above or below the prescribed specifications
- Replace faulty injector
- Erase DTC memory to return learned values to a neutral (default) position. Refer to «Engine control module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, interrogating and erasing»(ref-254999-S33244134722007052300000) , Interrogating and erasing DTC memory
Perform installation of injectors in reverse order. Note the following
- Replace O-rings on all injectors and moisten then lightly with clean engine oil.
- Insert injectors vertically and in the correct position into the fuel rail and secure with retaining clips.
- Set fuel rail with secured injectors on intake manifold and press in evenly.
- Engine codes AVH, AZG. Refer to «Engine control module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, interrogating and erasing»(ref-254999-S33244134722007052300000)
- Engine codes BBW, BEV. Refer to «Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking»(ref-254999-S36118042952007052300000)
The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel pressure depending on intake manifold pressure.
Scheme 264
Special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1318 Pressure gauge
- 1318/10 Adapter
- 1318/11 Adapter
- 1318/16 Hose adapter
- V.A.G 1921 Spring-type clip pliers
Requirements
- Fuel pump delivery rate in order, checking. Refer to «Fuel Pump, Checking»(ref-254999-S41946546232007052300000)
Work sequence
Scheme 265
- Remove supply line -1- and collect leaking fuel with a cloth.
| WARNING | The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release the pressure by carefully loosening the connection. |
Scheme 266
- Connect pressure tester V.A.G 1318 with adapters V.A.G 1318/10, V.A.G 1318/11 and V.A.G 1318/6.
- Open pressure tester shut-off valve. Handle points in through-flow direction (arrow).
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
- Measure fuel pressure.
Specification: approx. 2.5 bar
If specification is obtained
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- Disconnect return line -1- from connection -2-. Fuel pressure must increase to approx. 3.0 bar.
- Switch ignition off.
- Hold pressure and check for leaks. Observe pressure drop on gauge. After 10 minutes, there must be a residual pressure of at least 2.0 bar.
If the holding pressure drops below 2 bar
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
Scheme 268
- Switch ignition off after pressure has built-up. At same time close pressure tester V.A.G 1318 shut-off tap (handle at right angles to through-flow direction -arrow-).
- Observe pressure drop on gauge.
If pressure drops again
- Check fuel pump non-return valve. Refer to «Fuel rail with injectors, disassembling and assembling»(ref-254999-S02784287142007052300000)
If pressure does not drop
- Open shut-off tap on pressure tester V.A.G 1318 (handle point in direction of through-flow -arrow-).
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
- Switch ignition off once pressure has built-up and clamp off return hose at same time.
If pressure does not drop
- Replace fuel pressure regulator. Refer to «Component locations overview»(ref-254999-S23636301912007052300000)
If pressure drops again
- Check line connections, O-rings on fuel rail and injectors for leaks.
- Check pressure tester for leaks.
Note. Place a cloth around the connection before removing the test pressure tester.