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Warm Engine Control Pressure Test

  1. Keep pressure gauge and valve connected in same manner as cold engine control pressure test. Bridge fuel pump relay. Reconnect control pressure regulator unplugged during cold engine control pressure test.
  2. OPEN valve at pressure gauge. Start and run engine at idle until fuel pressure stabilizes. Reading should be 48-54 psi (3.4-3.8 kg/cm2 ). If not, replace control pressure regulator.
NOTE: On 1978-79 Audi 5000, pressure should be 49-53 psi (3.5-3.8 kg/cm2 ) with control pressure regulator vacuum hose connected; 39-43 psi (2.8-3.1 kg/cm2 ) with vacuum hose disconnected.