AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G Fuel Supply System Biturbo 2.8 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 1996, Model line: A4, Model: AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.GPages: 25, PDF Size: 0.43 MB
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Sender for fuel gauge -G, checking
Vehicles with 2.7 ltr. turbo engine
Note:
To check the signal/wiring between the sender -
G and the fuel gauge:
Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair
Group 90
Special tools needed:
VAG1526 A
VAG1594 A
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Test sequence
- Remove luggage compartment liner.
- Remove cover for fuel pump.
- Unclip 4-pin connector and disconnect.
If the fuel tank contains fuel, the measured value must be between the
specified values for full and empty. - Measure resistance at both terminals -2- and -3- at fuel pump flangeSender
Tank full
Tank empty
Sender for fuel gauge -G
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If you measure 0 (continuity) or (no
continuity), check for open circuit inside the tank
or for short circuit.
Note:
To check resistance for "tank full" or "tank empty"
you must move the float for fuel gauge sender to
upper or lower stop. Removing sender Page
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Sender for fuel gauge -G, removing and
installing
Vehicles with 2.7 ltr. turbo engine
Observe all safety precautions Page 20
-1 .
Observe rules of cleanliness Page 20
-4 .
Removing
- Fuel pump flange, removing Page 20
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- Carefully lift out fuel pump flange with fuel
supply line connected and set aside.
- On the inside of the fuel pump flange disconnect
connector for fuel gauge sender.
Note: - Remove sender by pressing tab -arrows-.
The fuel accumulator housing is shown in the illustration without the
fuel tank. The illustration shows the fuel gauge sender for vehicles with front
wheel drive.
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Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, but do
the following:
- Install sender for fuel gauge in guides of outer
fuel accumulator housing and press down until
locked in place.
Fuel pump flange, installing Page 20
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Observe note regarding disconnecting battery.
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