This is really helpful - I've got a mis-reading fuel level gauge on my 2002 Golf GT TDI and this was invaluable to know how to deal with replacing the pump/sender unit myself. Thank you.
Great video thank you any idea if there is an upgrade for a 1998 vw beetle Tdi lift pump? It doesn’t have one and I suspect there’s problems with fuel delivery the injector pump keeps loosing its prime. Thanks again
Is there any sort of check valve in the pump? I have a 2005 Golf TDI and if I start it everyday it pops right off. But if I let it sit a few days I have to crank it over for maybe 30 seconds before it catches.
Thanks for pointing out the arrow thing, but everything else was wrong. First of all make sure you unplug the battery. (negative terminal) I'll remove all the fuel from the tank and I'll also remove the Fuel Pump Relay. Fill the tank up with exactly 7 Liters of fuel. Go to VCDS and calibrate the fuel sender so it shows exactly 7 Liters of fuel in VCDS (the fuel indicator will be aligned with the red mark and fuel light will be on) Then I'll start adding 0.25 liter increments of fuel and I'll check the fuel indicator.
thank you very much, i reasembled unit where arrow did not line up with screw hole as a result car died off on the road to work even on cluster panel fuel gauge showed there is inaugh fuel left in the tank
Been running additives for a while for algae in mine. Does it break it down or just keep it from multiplying? I got a new sending unit on it’s way because I have power loss at higher rpm and my gauge goes from gas light to empty in a couple miles.
I just bought my 2005 Jetta TDI and I stopped to get the tank filled as I noticed in 200km the needle had not moved. According to repair shop the fuel module was replaced in July 2016 . I seem to have two arrows on the top of the pump? neither of which are pointing at the bolt hole
Hi, is there any difference between the two pumps? The second one has the extra lump on your side of the electrical connector (i.e at 6:02). I have one without that extra 'lump' and wondered if that mattered.
Fun fact: the microbes in our diesel tanks, lines etc is because of government mandate that a certain percentage of automotive diesel is mixed with biodiesel. In California the pure diesel does not cause this issue, but is also died red so that law enforcement know you are in violation. That's right, the government mandates equipment degredation.
Hi Andrew, although I do not have a TDI I do have 2005 VW Golf 2.0. I know the fuel pumps are different types between the TDI and Gas. My question is, other than the different style pump, isn't the changing of the fuel pump the same process on my car as the one you are working on in the video?
FYI I did this with a full tank and it was fine. Sure, the fuel was up to the brim, but so what. Same as handling a full glass of water. A steady hand and understanding of physics and you're good to go. Strength and grace of movement are why I do movement culture and calisthenics. Imagine your movements in your head before you do them and everything is perfect, like a model, gymnast or balerina. Of course all of that is out the window if you play around with alcohol because of it's effects on the cerebellum. Goodbye competent movement patterns! Be careful, not financial advice or automotive advices either!
How in the hell did you just pull that black plug off so easy @2:16 marker? I have a 2010 beetle and changing the fuel pimp assembly. It did not take anytime to disconnect the 3 hoses inside the tank, but I can't get that frikin black plug off the top to save my frikin life! PLEASE let me know the trick to it! I don't see anything to press down. Especially since I just broke a little black tab off the top of the plug! uuuhhhggg! Seriously it won't budge and I sure don't want to break anymore of it off so that it will not stay put after I get the new one in and finish the install! ANYONE? Please help! The most simple part of the job has turned into my biggest headache! I feel stupid right now! Can you please let me know if ya just pull on it until it comes off, or am I missing something you press to get it to release? THX!
Ome LMBO old reply but for others who see it. Just pulling doesn’t work on these. Many times pressing the unlock and pushing the connector down like your plugged it in and it will unsnap easily.
why can't I find the link I need ffs I wanta change the fuel line on a mk4 golf as some dick has cut it ...... would anyone know how or have a link please
Andrew, this is the best fuel pump replacement tutorial on youtube! Replaced my 2003 jetta wagon 1.8t fuel pump. Thank you!
This is really helpful - I've got a mis-reading fuel level gauge on my 2002 Golf GT TDI and this was invaluable to know how to deal with replacing the pump/sender unit myself.
Thank you.
Major help thank you for this. The extra time you give to explain the details really makes a difference.
This video was a big help - I just wasn't seeing the clips to get the fuel pipes off
“Only start this job if your fuel tank is almost empty” halfway into the video it memtions haha but for real appreciate you doing this video
Thank you man I couldn’t figure the claps out I got them now!! Thanks
All the details i need to know. Now i will get the job done. Thanks a lot.😀
well done Sr. you are the man thanks i saw other video but you were very clear from the beginning !god bless you!
Thanks for posting this. I will be installing a lift pump in my 03 ALH. This will save lots of time, research and frustration.
On a none selfish note, info is totally brilliant! Keep it up.
What would a lift pump upgrade run for a 2002 Jetta wagon TDI? Parts and install time. Is there a video on how to do this upgrade?
Thank you, sir. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Great video thank you any idea if there is an upgrade for a 1998 vw beetle Tdi lift pump? It doesn’t have one and I suspect there’s problems with fuel delivery the injector pump keeps loosing its prime. Thanks again
Is there any sort of check valve in the pump? I have a 2005 Golf TDI and if I start it everyday it pops right off. But if I let it sit a few days I have to crank it over for maybe 30 seconds before it catches.
Thanks for pointing out the arrow thing, but everything else was wrong.
First of all make sure you unplug the battery. (negative terminal)
I'll remove all the fuel from the tank and I'll also remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Fill the tank up with exactly 7 Liters of fuel.
Go to VCDS and calibrate the fuel sender so it shows exactly 7 Liters of fuel in VCDS (the fuel indicator will be aligned with the red mark and fuel light will be on)
Then I'll start adding 0.25 liter increments of fuel and I'll check the fuel indicator.
Andrew, thanks for the vid. Replaced the lift pump but no hmmmmm car won't run now. Any ideas what to do now?
thank you very much, i reasembled unit where arrow did not line up with screw hole as a result car died off on the road to work even on cluster panel fuel gauge showed there is inaugh fuel left in the tank
I know it’s an old video but this was for a 2004 golf? What part number for the pump
Been running additives for a while for algae in mine. Does it break it down or just keep it from multiplying? I got a new sending unit on it’s way because I have power loss at higher rpm and my gauge goes from gas light to empty in a couple miles.
I just bought my 2005 Jetta TDI and I stopped to get the tank filled as I noticed in 200km the needle had not moved. According to repair shop the fuel module was replaced in July 2016 . I seem to have two arrows on the top of the pump? neither of which are pointing at the bolt hole
So I will be doing mine tomorrow. Problem is my tank was at halfway when my pump went out. Am I okay to replace my pump with half a tank on my jetta?
Probably but the last fuel that you have in there the better
Hi, is there any difference between the two pumps? The second one has the extra lump on your side of the electrical connector (i.e at 6:02). I have one without that extra 'lump' and wondered if that mattered.
great video, thanks
Awesome!
Fun fact: the microbes in our diesel tanks, lines etc is because of government mandate that a certain percentage of automotive diesel is mixed with biodiesel. In California the pure diesel does not cause this issue, but is also died red so that law enforcement know you are in violation.
That's right, the government mandates equipment degredation.
Great job. Subcribed
Hi Andrew, although I do not have a TDI I do have 2005 VW Golf 2.0. I know the fuel pumps are different types between the TDI and Gas. My question is, other than the different style pump, isn't the changing of the fuel pump the same process on my car as the one you are working on in the video?
Yes.... same.
FYI I did this with a full tank and it was fine. Sure, the fuel was up to the brim, but so what. Same as handling a full glass of water. A steady hand and understanding of physics and you're good to go. Strength and grace of movement are why I do movement culture and calisthenics. Imagine your movements in your head before you do them and everything is perfect, like a model, gymnast or balerina. Of course all of that is out the window if you play around with alcohol because of it's effects on the cerebellum. Goodbye competent movement patterns!
Be careful, not financial advice or automotive advices either!
If it pump has no power to it where is the fuse for t?
Thanks
Saved me £300. Woohoo
I have a 2001 golf tdi it has a miss at idle
How in the hell did you just pull that black plug off so easy @2:16 marker? I have a 2010 beetle and changing the fuel pimp assembly. It did not take anytime to disconnect the 3 hoses inside the tank, but I can't get that frikin black plug off the top to save my frikin life!
PLEASE let me know the trick to it! I don't see anything to press down. Especially since I just broke a little black tab off the top of the plug! uuuhhhggg! Seriously it won't budge and I sure don't want to break anymore of it off so that it will not stay put after I get the new one in and finish the install!
ANYONE? Please help!
The most simple part of the job has turned into my biggest headache! I feel stupid right now!
Can you please let me know if ya just pull on it until it comes off, or am I missing something you press to get it to release?
THX!
Ome LMBO old reply but for others who see it. Just pulling doesn’t work on these. Many times pressing the unlock and pushing the connector down like your plugged it in and it will unsnap easily.
why can't I find the link I need ffs I wanta change the fuel line on a mk4 golf as some dick has cut it ...... would anyone know how or have a link please
I have 2002 golf gt Tdi and the guy who is fixing it says the pump has gone in fuel tank says it will cost £600 is he taking the piss out of me ?