Engine and peripherals

Electric Fuel Pump: Checking

~1min read

F4R or K4J or K4M

Essential special tools

Mot. 1311-01 Fuel pressure gauges and fuel pressure test connections
Mot. 1311-08 Fuel pressure test connector
IMPORTANT

During this operation, it is essential not to smoke and not to bring any incandescent object near the work area.

IMPORTANT

Beware of fuel spray when disconnecting the fuel supply fitting from the fuel rail.

IMPORTANT Always perform this operation with the ignition switched off.

WARNING

Protect the alternator from fuel flowing out of the rail and the supply pipe.

K4J, F4R engine

Pompe à essence électrique : Contrôle

K4M engine

Pompe à essence électrique : Contrôle
  • Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe from the fuel rail.
  • Connect:
  • the pipe (1) fitted with the gauge from the test kit (Mot. 1311-01), to the "T" fitting of the tool (Mot. 1311-08) (2),
  • the "T" fitting to the rail,
  • the fuel inlet pipe (3) to the "T" fitting.
  • Immerse the hose (1) in a 2000 ml graduated cylinder.

IMPORTANT This operation must be carried out with the ignition switched off.

  • Remove the cover from the protection and switching unit.
Pompe à essence électrique : Contrôle
  • Release the electrical connector (4) to the side without disconnecting it.
Pompe à essence électrique : Contrôle
  • Disconnect the brown connector (5) from the protection and switching unit.
Pompe à essence électrique : Contrôle
  • Connect terminal (5) of the brown connector to battery +.

Note: The measured flow rate must be 80 to 120 l/h.

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