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Fuel Pump Volume Check (VANAGON)

  1. Disconnect and plug fuel return line at pressure regulator. Attach hose to return line fitting on pressure regulator. Place other end of hose in a graduated container.
  2. Using a jumper wire, connect terminals No. 30 and 87 on fuel pump relay. Fuel pump should deliver one pint (.5L) of fuel in 30 seconds. If not, check for fuel lines, fuel filter and pump.
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application Volume in 30 sec.: Pts. (L)
Cabriolet (1) (2) 1.5 (.75)
Fox (1) *
Vanagon 1 (.5)
Golf, Golf GT, Jetta (2) *
(1) See FOX MAIN FUEL PUMP VOLUME table.
(2) See GOLF & JETTA MAIN FUEL PUMP VOLUME table.