fuses AUDI A8 1997 D2 / 1.G AEB Engine Motronic MFI And Ignition System
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BEFORE cranking engine at starting RPM 
(e.g. for compression testing) disable ignition 
and fuel injection systems: 
     
Disconnect both ignition coil power output 
stages, and both Motronic fuses at the E-box 
in the plenum. 
     Disconnect harness connectors from all fuel 
injectors. 
     Afterward, erase DTC memory.
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Fuel pump relay and connections, 
checking
 
    
The fuel pump relay is located at relay position 4 on the relay panel on the 
left side under the instrument panel.  
Checking function of fuel pump relay -J17-  
-  Remove storage shelf in left-front footwell.
    
-  Remove fuses 28, 29 and 34 from fuse panel.
-  Connect VAG 1527B LED voltage tester between Ground and one of 
the two terminals for fuse 28. 
-  Briefly crank starter.
 
LED test light must light up.
 Fuel pump relay must be actuated (sound and vibration)
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Checking fuel pump relay signal  
     
Fuel pump relay -J17- removed 
     Fuses 28, 29 and 34 removed from fuse 
panel 
    
If the LED test light does not light up while cranking the starter, check 
wiring as follows.  -  Connect VAG 1527B LED voltage tester between relay socket 
terminals 28 (B+) and 29. 
   LED test light must light up (dimly).
-  Briefly crank starter; LED test light must continue to light up (dimly).
    
If resistance is NOT OK:  -  Connect VAG 1598/22 test box to ECM harness connector   Page 01
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-  Connect multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to check for open 
circuit between relay socket terminal 29 and test box socket 4. 
  
Specified value: max. 1   -  Repair wiring using applicable wiring diagram.
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       If the wiring is OK, but the LED test light does not 
light up:  
     
-  Replace Engine Control Module (ECM)   Page 
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      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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