No one??? hmmm...

 

Sorry about not replying. I was waiting for Nooby to chime in as the master mechanic of the group. There is no cheap solution aside from patching the refuel port, and still have to replace the hose later. I did a patch using fiberglass shroud and resin, but after awhile (2 years), the detergent and heat caused the bond to come off, and the same issue again. Cheapest is to replace the hose, if it's cracked, with a bit of time to access the hose. Make sure the seal between the hose, gas tank, and gas cap housing is nice and sealed during installation.

 

Refuel port is on the right. I have smelled gas on that side at first. Now I usually smell it by the driver's (left) rear wheel.
Are there fuel pumps and seals and filters on both sides of the tank?

 

No. It sounds you may have a bad leak/seal on the driver's sides pump. Remove your rear seat, and access the pump(s) below the rear seats. This will show you the possible condition of the seal for your pump(s). If there's no scent of fuel inside the cabin, and not ponding fuel above the pump(s), you may have a cracked fuel line. I'm surprised the system didn't throw you a code for a fuel line vacuum.

Order that I tend to inspect:

1. Check for crack(s) on the refueling hose and sealing/connection point that lead to the tank from the fuel port. Bad crack tends to meander based on the crack. If there's a crack near the fuel tank entry point, the gas may pond and flow to the passenger's side.

2. Check the fuel pump area since you're already there in checking the refueling hose connection to the tank. Check for any crack, or bad seal.

3. Check the tank itself. Oh, this is a biggy. The boys that I hang with tend to puncture their tanks from debris going off-roading, or just driving wildly through the city's streets. You'll be surprise how rocks and metallic object can do damage to the tank during the Mad Max driving style. This is quite true for those who work in construction fields, who love to do donuts during break times on loose gravels the size of marbles. We sent our work vehicles in for repair on the fuel tank and mufflers before our boys like to do stupid stuff in the field at construction sites.

 

So, to inspect number 1...the fuel filler hose,
Do I need to remove the rear seats?
Can it be inspected from below the truck or other?

 

Sorry the delayed. Got called to prep a presentation. Photo of an Audi. Similar design. Hose connection to tank is on the bottom of the seat. The quickest way to access/view the connection is from the bottom of the vehicle.

 

I had the same situation within a month of buying mine. Ended up being a crack in the plastic dome of my fuel pump. You access from under your seat and taking off the chrome covers. I had a friend do mine and it took him about an hour to complete. The part was a little pricey even after a discount but and it's a easy fix. If you youtube it there is a video on how to do it.

 

As T'reg owner, or any vehicle, we need to learn, understand, and be ready to get our hands dirty in performing light and easy repairs. This is considered as a moderate repair, which is doable by any vehicle owner. Proper tools are needed of course.

We are so dependent on specialists that we've become complacent. We all need to be jack of all trades to a certain level. With that being said, who says you can't have a bit of dirty fun while you're learning...that goes for fixing the car too

 

Fun is fun...
Gasoline is something different.
We'll get her looked at tomorrow I reckon

 

I had the fix done six months ago only to receive a recall in the mail today regarding the fuel filter flange.

 

I got one today also but, interestingly, the NHSTA site shows no recalls for my VIN.

 

Just called VW locally. My VIN number is not included.
Think it from 07 forward.
OH well. Back to the tool shed.

 

you all called it!
Fuel pump filter, pinhole right on top. Gas leaking and pulsing through.

I'm going to mcgyver it first, buy the part if that fails.

 

Welp....
can't get the electrical connector off no way no how.
Seems connected solid, no play, no give, nothing.

 

Ok, Didn't have to..... yet....

Now we wait....

 

Nice patch job.

 

Thought it would hold..... it did not. Still have a slight leak bubbling from around the patch.
Had to order a new part.

 

LOL Well, at least you've tried. Now you know where the issue is, and remedy the situation without paying an arm and a nut.

 

Did you order the part from the dealer? If not can you share where you ordered it from?

Thanks and best of luck with the repair.

 

Just do an Ebay search for Touareg fuel pump filter. Plenty of options.
NOT dealer prices.

 

Got the new filter in.. more or less....
all buttoned back up, truck wont turn over.
It's not getting gas.
I dont have a clue what to do...
Please Help!!!

 

Got to have more info:

1. Did the engine crank? Battery? Starter?
2. Did you perform a pre-prime? Key in ignition, let the pump works for a minute or two.
3. Test the inline pressure? Use a gauge to test the pressure. We tend to open everything without first understanding that the system is always under pressure. Relieving the pressure to get to parts without realizing that the pressure is critical...well...that's the first "Ah hah! Crap..." moment. Key the in the ignition, turned to on, that should engages the pump to get things going after a minute. If not, use a manual pump to pressure the fuel line. Plenty of videos to provide clear approaches, rather than me rambling on.
4. Bubble in the line? Just have to slowly evac it out using a manual pump. Same as #3.

 

Engine cranked. Wont turn over.
Definetely not getting gas.
I have a pump- sort of.
I dont know where to hook it up to.
I tried sucking with the pump from the feeder line on top of the fuel filter, it did nothing.

But I didn't have a really good seal on that nipple to begin with, so....
Can I hot wire the fuel pump?

 

1. Never hot wire the fuel pump without the all the electronics going full detection. Everything works in tandem.
2. Prefill the filter, ensure some pressure is created in the filter. Reconnects everything.
3. Hook a manual vac pump to the fuel line in the engine bay. Crimp the fuel line to retain pressure already system. This will give you an approach:

 

I've got to be able to do this with OBDeleven. Thought I had the pump going for a minute...
can't get the pumps to run again.

 

It can be primed using VCDS.

 

No vcds. Must be an alternate solution......
OBDeleven can turn on the pump, I just can't get it to work again.