Fuel System

Connecting remote control of the fuel pump for testing

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управления топливным насосом для проведения проверок и необходимые аксессуарыConnecting remote control of the fuel pump for testing and required accessories 1 - push-button switch 2 - alligator clip (sized to fit the battery terminal) 3 - fuse built into the wire: housing and 8 A fuse 4 - flat connector, which can be installed in place of the fuel pump fuse 5 - single-core cable, 1.5 mm2 cross-section and 5 m length

Petrol engines

Remote control is required when the electric fuel pump must supply fuel with the engine switched off.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove fuel pump fuse No. 28 from the fuse box (fifth fuse from the top; refer to the illustration).

2. Insert the remote control flat connector into the fuse contacts in the fuse box.

3. Connect the remote control alligator clip to the positive (+) battery terminal.

4. If the remote control push-button switch is pressed, the fuel pump must run and be audible.

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