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Hydraulic Test Program - Test (Fuel System Pressure and Internal Leakage Test)

Test scope Test connection Test condition Nominal value Possible cause/remedy 1)
1.0   Fuel pressure at idle
(with vacuum)
Pressure gauge connected to test connection. Engine: at Idle
Valve on pressure gauge closed.
3.7 - 4.2 bar Check fuel pumps 34 ,
Diaphragm pressure regulator.
2.0   Fuel system internal leakage test Pressure gauge connected to test connection. Engine: OFF


After 30 minutes
> 3.0 bar


> 2.5 bar
If the pressure drops quickly: Replace check valve in fuel pumps.

If the pressure drops slowly: check injectors, see:
36 1.0 , 2.0 ,
Replace diaphragm pressure.
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 31 .