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Fuel trim way off. Too lean on both banks Touareg 3.2 V6

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#1 ·
I'm having a problem with my Touareg (v6 3.2 year 2003).

Check engine light comes up and car is very lean.

Fault codes are the ones for both banks lean at idle and after a while also both banks lean under load.

Fuel trim values > +25% on both banks when i use my scan tool.

First the short fuel trim and after a short while also the long +25% for both banks.

What garage and i already did:

- Vacuum leaks check (smoke test) found a little hole and changed that line.
Did not help. Codes came back.

- Exhaust had a big leak on the front side. Is also fixed by garage. Codes still come back.

- MAF is tested by the garage well within normal operating range.

- The breather valve (PCV valve) was sucking in air also at idle. I also changed that for a new one now works fine but did not fix my trim values that are still the same.

- All other values (o2 sensors, lamda) look good to me. A friend of mine has the same car. Volt values etc look exactly the same. (except for the fuel trim values. his stay near 0 long and short mine shoot up to +25%).

I think the only thing is left for me to check is the Fuel pump (filter). I think that is where the problem is.

The reason i suspect the fuel pump is because when my fuel tank is almost empty (please refuel light comes on) from that moment on the long fuel trim values are returning to normal. (between -5% / +5%)
And if i reset the check engine light the fuel trim values stay between -5 and +5.

I'm guessing that when the refuel light goes on the second fuel pump kicks in and helps the main fuel pump. >> i know know for sure it does. When fuel tank is empty both fuel pump are working. I did some testing and i can hear them both working. When more than 1/4 fuel in fuel tank than the second pump shuts off after 30 seconds after starting up the car

Anyone had this issue before and would this be a dirty fuel filter? Or do you think the main pump is just (half)dead?

Car holds in when refueling and tank is full. stutters until i give it allot of gas than drives ok (but not great) and the fuel trim values are way off +25% on both banks again.
 
#5 ·
Nope. Evap is a different setup. The valve is on the passenger side. You can remove and check it.
Here is a link to have some info:

https://youtu.be/4IWzZzZb6B8
Did you read through my whole story? i cannot imagine it can be anything different than the fuel system. because i only get the lean condition if 1 pump is working. When both pumps are active no issues.

i think we are talking about the same thing no.. ? it is on the passenger side yes.

 
#6 ·
Remove and check it before getting a new one as it's a bit expensive and you don't want to be changing parts for the sake of changing parts.

Remove it, use a 12v source to test if it clicks and blocks air if you blow through it. It's number 21 in the diagram, located right behind the throttle body.

You really nead vcds and log the same data on both your touareg and your friend's touareg and compare.
You need to do advanced measuring block logging. Let me know when you get vcds and I will show you how.

You need to do an additional check of all the vacuum system.
Use a carburetor cleaner check.
Check the throttle body is sealed correctly by spraying carburetor cleaner and see if engine revs up.
 

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#7 ·
Thanks :nerd:

You need to do an additional check of all the vacuum system.
Use a carburetor cleaner check.
Check the throttle body is sealed correctly by spraying carburetor cleaner and see if engine revs >> allready did these test and after this also a smoke test on the whole intake systeem >> no leaks
 
#9 ·
If you think it is the fuel system, why not check to see if the pumps are in spec?

 
#13 ·
If you are changing only the filter element, be very careful of the o-ring during reassembly. This does not apply if you purchased the entire fuel filter assembly.

Also, something else I have noticed. Those plastic fuel hoses inside the tank get brittle with age.

Try not to "stress" the old fuel lines when changing on the filter. No sharp bends, no hard pulls, etc and I think you will be fine.
 
#17 ·
Read this thread. There are two methods to bypass the main pump and run on the secondary one. This will help you test your theory. There is also good info about changing the fuel pumps and filter there. You neef to empty your tank to make the job easy. Just drive it untill it dies some 400 km from home then flatbed it home to fix the pumps [emoji23]

https://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f43/stall-around-30-seconds-fuel-pump-43583.html#/topics/43583

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#19 ·
Allot to Read [emoji28] filter not in yet.. but i set up a small laptop with vcds now. Got IT working and tested on the Car. Worked like a charm. Much more errors than the handheld device i used [emoji3] misfires etc. Let me know about the test you wanted me to perform with vcds.

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#20 ·
You can post an autoscan so we can help with the errors and learn.
I'll give you some measuring blocks to test tomorrow. I have a doubt about the o2 sensors. For the moment if you can take a video of the variable intake change-over valve I talked about that would be great. Here is the ssp of this variable intake:
http://www.volkspage.net/technik/ssp/ssp/SSP_212.pdf


To test the change over valve mouvement you need to:
1. Put the camera or phone near the valve.
2. start recording
2. Start the car
3. Rev the engine past 1200 rpm.
4. See how the arm moves up and down.

It should stay up under 1100 rpm and get pulled down above 1100 rpm.
When driving it should go up after 4400 rpm i think. But a stationary test will tell if it's


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#22 ·
I cant find the change-over valve. Do i need to remove stuff to get to it?? maybe you can take a picture/video on where to find it exactly.:nerd:



You can post an autoscan so we can help with the errors and learn.
I'll give you some measuring blocks to test tomorrow. I have a doubt about the o2 sensors. For the moment if you can take a video of the variable intake change-over valve I talked about that would be great. Here is the ssp of this variable intake:
http://www.volkspage.net/technik/ssp/ssp/SSP_212.pdf


To test the change over valve mouvement you need to:
1. Put the camera or phone near the valve.
2. start recording
2. Start the car
3. Rev the engine past 1200 rpm.
4. See how the arm moves up and down.

It should stay up under 1100 rpm and get pulled down above 1100 rpm.
When driving it should go up after 4400 rpm i think. But a stationary test will tell if it's


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#21 ·
And here is the first list of measuring block:

By group:
Group 1 - Field 0 Group 39 - Field 0 Group 39 - Field 1 Group 39 - Field 2 Group 42 - Field 0 Group 42 - Field 2 Group 43 - Field 1 Group 44 - Field 1 Group 46 - Field 1 Group 46 - Field 2

Or by name in advanced measuring blocks.
Engine Speed
Mass Airflow
Bank 1 - Sensor Voltage
Bank 2 - Sensor Voltage
Bank 2 Sensor 1 - Heater Resistance
Bank 2 Sensor 2 - Heater Resistance
Bank 1 behind - CAT Temperature
Bank 2 behind - CAT Temperature

Thanks.
 
#25 ·
Goood. Just remember.
- Under 1100 rpm no movement.
- between 1100 and 4000rpm the arm is pulled down
- above 4000 rpm the arm goes up.

You only need to test under and above 1100 rpm in a standstill position.
This part is also responsable for a rolling marbles noise you might hear if the bushings around the rod which is operated by the arm are worn.


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#31 ·
Goood. Just remember.
- Under 1100 rpm no movement. >>> when the car is cold its goes straight to that 1100 rpm right? should the arm go up again after the car is warmed up?

- between 1100 and 4000rpm the arm is pulled down
- above 4000 rpm the arm goes up.

You only need to test under and above 1100 rpm in a standstill position.
This part is also responsable for a rolling marbles noise you might hear if the bushings around the rod which is operated by the arm are worn.


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ill do this today after work.
 
#26 ·
Ow yes forget to mention it. Last weekend i changed the filter including the whole container. (what a job :frown2:) did not realise i had to open up both sides of the fuelpump covers because a hose from the filter went to the other side :nerd:

Did not want to open the fuel filter housing so that was the only other alternative. It all looked so easy on the youtube vids on how to open everything up but it was a hassle to disconnect all the wires and fuel hoses under the covers. Some would just not come undone. After allot of patience it all worked out.

took me way too long (around 3 hours) and it was raining so i had to do it inside a very tight garage. So i could not even work from the outside. Also did not have a change to make video's.


was a big help..

My filter was never changed so it was very dirty. (opened it up to check afterwards).

filter change did not fix my running lean issue :frown2: i still suspect the main pump. bright side is that i know how to get to that now. So im planning to do this next weekend if i get the fuelpump in time.
 
#29 ·
i looked at this and thought.... how would i do this... do you have a link howto do this. i did a whole scan of the car allready is that enough? i have that in a log allready at home.

And here is the first list of measuring block:

By group:
Group 1 - Field 0 Group 39 - Field 0 Group 39 - Field 1 Group 39 - Field 2 Group 42 - Field 0 Group 42 - Field 2 Group 43 - Field 1 Group 44 - Field 1 Group 46 - Field 1 Group 46 - Field 2

Or by name in advanced measuring blocks.
Engine Speed
Mass Airflow
Bank 1 - Sensor Voltage
Bank 2 - Sensor Voltage
Bank 2 Sensor 1 - Heater Resistance
Bank 2 Sensor 2 - Heater Resistance
Bank 1 behind - CAT Temperature
Bank 2 behind - CAT Temperature

Thanks.
 
#36 ·
Thanks for the file. Heading to google drive to get it and compare with mine.
I'll need another one when you fix your fuel trim issue :)
Funny thing is your fighting with lean and I'm fighting with rich. I suspect the one of previous owners didn't want to replace the primary pump and hacked the relays to work on the secondary pump only. Will check it this weekend.
 
#37 ·
Thanks for the file. Heading to google drive to get it and compare with mine.
I'll need another one when you fix your fuel trim issue :)
Funny thing is your fighting with lean and I'm fighting with rich. I suspect the one of previous owners didn't want to replace the primary pump and hacked the relays to work on the secondary pump only. Will check it this weekend.

I have to say that the lean condition was not in play during this test. because i was running on low fuel so both fuel pumps were working at this time and fuel trims were fine. (around zero)
 
#38 ·
Ok good to know.
First thing I see is the voltage of the two oxygen sensors Bank 1 Sensor 1 - Sensor Voltage and Bank 2 Sensor 1 - Sensor Voltage. On mine they don't go above 0.6v whereas on yours they are always at + 1.5. I'm not sure your values are right. I've read the o2 sensors should fluctuate at 0.5v. I'll have to check this. Maybe my o2 sensors are bad and are triggering a false rich condition alert.

Here is my log.

https://log.malonetuning.com/chart/...MOKw53Dt8KkwrHDvx1xw4DCgCc8w6PCiMKXwoQQdiXCr8KubcKZw4XCuxHDhsKUPnZnwrvCqcKZAAAA

And here is yours :

https://log.malonetuning.com/chart/...j8EJsOlw6FHw5LDmMO/RBwww6AFwq84JsKEcBzDssOqw5rCllnCvMO7MMKmwrQDwr97YwHClwAAAA==
 
#39 ·
Top google link

An oxygen sensor will typically generate up to about 0.9 volts when the fuel mixture is rich and there is little unburned oxygen in the exhaust. When the mixture is lean, the sensor's output voltage will drop down to about 0.1 volts. When the air/fuel mixture is balanced or at the equilibrium point of about 14.7 to 1, the sensor will read around 0.45 volts.