Touareg 2003 ➤
8-cylinder injection engine - Edition 11.2011
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Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch
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Special tools and workshop
equipment required
♦ Oil pressure tester -V.A.G
1342-
♦ Adapter -V.A.G 1342/14-
♦ Voltage tester -V.A.G
1527B-
♦ Auxiliary measuring set -
V.A.G 1594C-
Test prerequisites
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Engine oil level OK.
Oil pressure warning lamp -K3- must light up for approx. 3
seconds when ignition is switched on
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Engine oil temperature at least 80 °C (radiator fan must have
run once)
Checking oil pressure
– Check oil pressure at different revolutions: 2000 rpm: 3.0…5.5
bar, above 2000 rpm: maximal 7.0 bar.
If the specifications are not obtained
– Rectify mechanical damage, e.g. bearing damage.
At higher engine speeds, the oil pressure must not exceed 7.0
bar.
If the specification is exceeded:
– Renew oil pump, if necessary ⇒ page 71 .
1. Removing and installing parts of lubrication system
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