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The self-study programme portrays the For current testing, adjustment and repair
design and function of new instructions, refer to the relevant service literature.
Important
developments.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Engine Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Functional Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Test Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Introduction
LPG is a waste product from natural gas and crude oil The quality requirements for LPG have been
refining. It is characterised by a high degree of purity. standardised across Europe in DIN EN 589 so one
This prevents “aging” so LPG can practically be stored will have no problems when driving abroad.
indefinitely.
Main components
In principle, LPG is a mixture of hydrocarbons. It is Propane is lighter and liquifies at lower temperatures
mainly made from a mixture of propane and butane. than butane. Butane, however, has a higher energy
LPG also contains an odorant. This is added as a proportion per volume unit. The mixing ratio is,
precaution since pure LPG is odourless and dependent on the market, in summer 50:50 (in
colourless. percentage propane/butane) and in winter 85:15.
Deviations from the mixing ratio are possible
depending on the supplier. Since propane delivers
less energy than butane, the consumption of LPG is
slightly higher in winter.
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Properties of the main components
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Properties: Properties:
- Colourless and odourless gas - Colourless and odourless gas
- Heavier than air - Heavier than air
- Extremely flammable gas - Extremely flammable gas
Production: Production:
Waste product from crude oil refining Waste product from crude oil refining
H = hydrogen, C = carbon
- Autogas = Germany
- GPL = France “Gas de pétrole liquéfie”, also called GPL-C (GPL-carburant)
- GLP = Italy “Gas Liquido Propano”
- GLP = Spain “Gases Licuados del Petróleo” (GPL Automoción)
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Introduction
Advantages of LPG
Compared with conventional fuels and other alternative drive energy sources, LPG has an excellent environmental
balance as a fuel. Only hydrogen and natural gas achieve comparable results.
- High ranges
- Very low hazardous emissions
- Tax subsidy in Germany until 2018
- Easy switch-over from gas to petrol
(even while driving)
- Robust engine
- Filling connection behind standard filler flap and
not integrated in bumper
- Customer has added value when they sell the car
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Economic aspects
LPG has a higher consumption rate amounting to approx. 30 percent more when compared with premium petrol.
This is, however, balanced out by the cheaper cost. The consumption per 100 kilometres is thus approx. 7.1 litres with
petrol and 9.2 litres with LPG.
Period 5 years
9,000
Average journey distance 24km
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Evaluation
All figures given here are only examples and are dependent on the respective market.
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Introduction
LPG in comparison
Whenever you want to hit the accelerator in your car, you can do so with petrol, LPG or also natural gas
(abbreviation CNG = Compressed Natural Gas).
Both LPG and natural gas are sold with the claim that they are a low-pollutant alternative to conventional fuels and
drive technologies for cleaner road traffic.
Composition LPG is made up of propane, butane and Petrol is a complex mixture of over 100
an odorant. different, mainly light hydrocarbons.
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Production LPG is a by-product of crude oil refining Petrol is produced in crude oil refining.
(cracking).
Filling stations LPG filling stations are easy to set up. Petrol tanks at filling stations need to be
The LPG tanks are above-ground at the built below ground at great expense.
filling station.
Cost comparison Fuel costs for LPG are lower than for Higher fuel prices for petrol and diesel
petrol. It is supplied in litres. in contrast to LPG.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) The CO2 emissions from LPG vehicles are around 15% below those from petrol
emissions vehicles.
Octane number 105–115 RON (depending on butane 91 RON for ordinary unleaded petrol
content) 95 RON for premium unleaded petrol
98 RON for super unleaded petrol
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Feature LPG Petrol
Life LPG is a very pure fuel and thus has Petrol has a limited life.
unlimited life.
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Boot volume The LPG tank easily fits in the spare wheel
well. As a result, you still have the full
boot volume.
Standard/DIN There is a European standard for LPG. The composition of petrol varies depending
DIN EN 589 regulates the quality of LPG. on the oil company.
Taxes The German government has provided a Petrol is subject to fuel tax, ecotax and VAT.
tax concession on LPG until 2018.
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Introduction
In 2004, there were initially 15,000 vehicles running on LPG in Germany and just 500 public LPG stations were
available to fill them up.
300000
300,000
250000
200000
200,000
150000
125,000
100000
15,000
50000
65,000
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2015
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Service station network
The LPG filling station network in Germany has grown constantly over recent years to more than 4,900 public
refuelling sites. Further LPG filling stations are planned. Therefore in Germany too — as is already the case in other
European countries — an alternative gas fuel is available in a dense network.
In most European countries (in particular in the Netherlands, France, Italy and Poland), a dense network of LPG
filling stations has been set up.
Estonia 10
France 1321
Greece 22
United Kingdom 563
Ireland 98
Italy 1981
Croatia 116
Latvia 4
Lithuania 40
Luxembourg 6
Netherlands 1122
Norway 66
Austria 14
Poland 7000
Portugal 94
Rumania 34
Sweden 15
Switzerland 21
Serbia and Montenegro15
Slovenia 14
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Spain 34
Czech Republic 95
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Hungary 256
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Overview of components
All components that are required for gas operation
are fitted on the production line. Normal petrol
operation remains available as usual.
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Effects upon failure
If one or more components or parts in the LPG system fail, the system switches back to petrol operation. If
a fault is reported again upon restarting, the system switches to petrol mode and you should visit a
specialist workshop.
Vaporiser with
high pressure valve for
gas mode N372
Gas filter
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The basic engine is based on the FlexFuel (E85) engine with engine code CCSA, which, in turn, is based on the
technology from the 1.6l 75kW BSE engine. Both engines were used for the first time in the Golf 2004.
No mechanical modifications are required to the CCSA petrol engine for operation with LPG. Normal petrol
operation is still possible as usual and you can switch to LPG with the selection button in the centre console.
The engine reaches an output of 72kW in gas mode.
Technical features
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Technical data Torque and power graphs compared
Torque [Nm]
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Power [kW]
Maximum power 75kW at 5600 rpm petrol 100 50
72KW at 5600 rpm LPG
Maximum torque 148Nm at 3800 rpm petrol 80 40
144Nm at 3800 rpm LPG
60 30
Engine management Simos 7PP
Fuel Premium unleaded RON 95 40 20
(normal unleaded RON 91 with
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reduction in performance)
LPG
Exhaust Main catalytic converter 1000 3000 5000 7000
gas treatment with Lambda control Engine speed [rpm]
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Emissions standard EU4
Petrol power
Gas power
Petrol torque
Gas torque
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The gas filler neck has a check valve. This allows the
liquid gas to flow in one direction and stops the liquid
gas flowing in the opposite direction.
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Filler neck adapter
Three different connection systems are currently in use across Europe for filling LPG vehicles. These are the “ACME
connector”, the “Dish connector” and the “Bayonet connector”. Depending on the country, you will need the right
adapter to use the LPG pumps.
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Refuelling procedure
A closed system is used for refuelling. Refuelling is just as simple and takes the same time as petrol. The quantity of
LPG filled is measured in litres and displayed on the delivery pump like petrol. The maximum filling capacity of the
LPG tank is just 80%, so the gas has sufficient volume to expand in summer.
After opening the fuel filler flap, you unscrew the cap
from the gas filler neck and screw on the adapter.
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Take nozzle
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Press start button and hold down until the tank has
been filled.
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LPG pipes
The liquid gas flows through the LPG pipes from the gas filler neck to the tank and from there to the engine. The
LPG system is divided into a high-pressure area and a low-pressure area.
The LPG pipes are made from copper piping with a PVC sleeve in the high-pressure area and from special plastic
hoses in the low-pressure area.
The following LPG pipes are fitted:
1. From gas filler neck to tank - Made from copper piping with a PVC sleeve
(high-pressure area) - Pressure from 8-10bar
- liquid LPG
2. From tank to vaporiser - Made from copper piping with a PVC sleeve
(high-pressure area) - Pressure from 8-10bar
- liquid LPG
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3. From vaporiser to gas fuel rail - Made from special plastic hosing
(low-pressure area) - Pressure from 0.1-2bar
- gaseous LPG
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LPG tank
The LPG tank is fitted in the spare wheel well. It is
made from 3.5mm thick steel.
Gas gauge
sender G707 Pressure relief valve
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Gas tank
valve N495
Gas gauge Swirl pot
sender G707
Gas tank Automatic
valve N495 fill limiter
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Crash-optimised mounts
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Swirl pot
Supply line from gas filler neck
There is a swirl pot in the tank. It guarantees a
Supply line to vaporiser
constant supply of gas in all driving situations, e.g. hill
start, hill descents and cornering.
Tank valve pot
Snorkel
Holes
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Gas tank valve N495
The gas tank valve N495 is fitted in the valve pot and
is used to interrupt the gas supply. It is a solenoid
valve and is opened by the gas mode control unit
J659 during LPG operation. The valve closes
automatically and liquid gas no longer flows to the
vaporiser when you switch over to petrol mode, turn
off the engine, are involved in an accident (crash
recognition) or when the voltage supply fails.
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How it works:
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Unpowered
The valve is pressed into the valve seat by the spring
Spring force and thus closes the access to the vaporiser.
Coil
Plunger
Valve
To vaporiser
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Powered
Spring
The gas mode control unit powers the gas tank valve
in LPG mode. The magnetic field of the coil pulls the
Coil plunger upwards against the spring force. The access
to the vaporiser is now open. If LPG mode is ended,
the gas mode control unit immediately shuts off the
gas tank valve. The valve is pushed down again by
Plunger
the spring force and the access to the vaporiser is
Valve closed.
To vaporiser
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Filling pressure
Spring
Lower plunger
Spring
Outlet openings
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Shut-off valve
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Cam disk
Float
The filling pressure presses the upper and lower In the float position corresponding with an 80% filling
plungers downwards. The upper plunger works as a level, the shut-off valve slips into the cam disk recess
check valve. The lower plunger opens the outlet holes and closes the shut-off valve. The liquid gas now
through which liquid gas flows into the tank. builds up pressure in the lower valve chamber.
Furthermore the lower plunger has a small hole in the This pressure together with the spring force causes the
centre through which the liquid gas reaches the tank lower plunger to move upwards. The side outlet holes
via the open shut-off valve. When the shut-off valve is are then closed. The counter-pressure builds up to the
open, pressure cannot be built up in the lower valve filling pressure, the filling pump switches off and the
chamber. upper plunger closes the inlet channel due to the
spring force.
Depending on the filling level, the cam disk is turned
by a float during the filling procedure. The cam disk
operates the shut-off valve.
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Pressure relief valve
The pressure relief valve is fitted in the LPG tank and is
located in the valve pot. It prevents the natural gas
tank bursting if the pressure rises excessively, for
example, because of high temperatures.
As soon as the pressure in the tank reaches 27.5bar,
the pressure relief valve opens mechanically. The LPG
first reaches the valve pot and is vented away from
the passenger compartment via breather hoses made
from plastic.
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Breather hoses Pressure
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relief valve
Outlet aperture
Valve spring
Valve disk
The valve disk is pressed downwards by the force of If the pressure in the LPG tank is greater than the
the valve spring. The valve is closed. The outlet hole is force of the valve spring, the pressure relief valve
closed by a red dust cap. opens due to the valve disk being pushed upwards.
The red dust cap is pressed out and the LPG flows into
the valve pot. It is vented to atmosphere via breather
hoses.
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Float
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The float for the gas gauge sender G707 moves in the LPG tank depending on the filling level. This movement is
converted into a rotary movement by the gears in the gear mechanism. This also turns the ring magnet in the top of
the housing. There is also a ring magnet in the gauge. Depending on the filling level, the two ring magnets have a
defined position in relation to each other and create a magnetic field together. This magnetic field influences the
position of the needle in the gauge from which you can then read the filling level. The filling level is only shown on
the valve pot for safety reasons.
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2. Display of filling level in selection button
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Gas gauge sender G707 Gas mode control unit J659 Gas gauge G706
The driver can read the filling level from the gas gauge G706 integrated in the selection button, which is located on
the centre console in the passenger compartment. The gas gauge sender G707 in the tank needs to communicate
with the gas mode control unit J659 for this purpose.
The gas gauge sender is powered by the gas mode control unit. The magnetic field formed by the two ring magnets
then influences the electrical resistance of the conductor. Changing the electrical resistance by applying an external
magnetic field is known as a magnetoresistive effect.
Different resistances of 0-90 ohm are possible depending on the filling level in the tank. The voltage signal, which
is sent by the sender to the gas mode control unit and from there to the gas gauge in the selection button, is thus a
measurement for the filling level in the LPG tank.
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Vaporiser
The LPG is converted from liquid to gaseous state in
the vaporiser.
The vaporiser also has the task of reducing the
pressure of the LPG from approx. 10bar to 1bar
above the pressure present in the intake manifold.
The LPG is expanded in the vaporiser in two stages.
The two-stage pressure reduction allows pressure
fluctuations to be better compensated for.
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Technical features
1st stage 2nd stage
● Two-stage pressure reduction from 3-10bar to 1.6bar from 1.6bar to 1.0bar above
intake manifold pressure
● High-pressure valve for gas mode with external
connection and integrated filter element Inlet from tank
High-pressure
● Internal coolant circuit for avoiding formation of valve for gas
moisture and icing mode N372 Outlet to gas filter
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Technical data
There is an inspection plug on the vaporiser. After 60,000km, this screw needs to be removed to check
the vaporiser for impurities. If impurities are found, the filter in the high-pressure valve will need to be
replaced.
Please refer to the information in ELSA and the maintenance table.
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Design
Each stage of the vaporiser consists of an internal chamber, an external chamber and a control chamber
containing LPG. The LPG passes from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage via the overflow channel. Also each stage has a
valve with a flap and a plunger. The plunger is bolted to the diaphragm. There is a spring in each spring chamber.
Atmospheric pressure is present in the spring chamber of the 1st stage. Intake manifold pressure is present in the
spring chamber of the 2nd stage. There is a rubber seal between the 1st and 2nd stage that separates the cooling
circuit from the LPG.
Overflow channel
Control chamber
Control chamber
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Function
In gas mode, the LPG travels to the vaporiser. To illustrate the processes in the separate stages of the vaporiser, the
cross-section of the vaporiser has been greatly simplified.
1st stage
The liquid LPG passes through the high-pressure valve Supply line from high-
for gas mode with a maximum pressure of 10bar to pressure valve for gas mode
the inner chamber of the 1st stage. The valve flap is Spring chamber
open. The liquid LPG passes through the outer
chamber to the control chamber of the 1st stage. In Diaphragm
this way, the liquid LPG expands and becomes Flap
gaseous. The diaphragm of the 1st stage is influenced
by the preset spring on the spring chamber side and Spring
by the atmospheric pressure present in the spring
Control chamber
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Inner chamber
Outer chamber
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If the gas pressure in the control chamber rises above
1.6bar, the spring will be compressed by the Overflow channel
diaphragm. The plunger bolted to the diaphragm
operates the flap and the valve closes the supply line
from the high-pressure valve for gas mode. No more
liquid gas can flow through. The LPG can continue to Flap
(closed)
expand and flow into the inner chamber of the 2nd
stage via the overflow channel.
Plunger
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If, as a result, the pressure acting on the diaphragm in
the control chamber again falls below 1.6bar, the
spring will push the flap open with the plunger and
more LPG can flow in. In this way, the pressure of the
LPG is reduced from a maximum 10bar to 1.6bar.
Flap
(open)
Spring
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2nd stage:
Overflow channel
In the 2nd stage, the pressure of the LPG, which is
Spring chamber already in gaseous form, is relieved and reduced to
1bar above the intake manifold pressure. The LPG
Diaphragm
passes from the outer chamber of the 1st stage via the
Flap overflow channel to the inner chamber of the 2nd
Spring stage. The flap of the 2nd stage valve is open during
this process. When the gas expands, it passes via the
Vacuum connection outer chamber to the 2nd stage control chamber. The
intake manifold
diaphragm of the 2nd stage is influenced by the
Control chamber
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Plunger
Flap
(open)
Spring
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Coolant circuit
Design
The coolant circuit is inside the vaporiser. The vaporiser is shown “folded open” in the middle to illustrate the design.
The coolant circuit is connected to the engine coolant system via the two coolant connections. It is split into the 1st
and 2nd stage in the vaporiser by the rubber seal. The LPG passes from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage via the two
overflow channels.
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1st stage
Rubber seal
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Coolant overflow
channels
Function
When the LPG pressure is reduced from 10bar to 1bar above intake manifold pressure, the liquid LPG expands and
changes state from liquid to gas. The LPG draws thermal energy from its surroundings so the gas and its
surroundings cool down. A refrigerating effect results, which could lead to icing of the vaporiser. The vaporiser is
connected to the engine coolant system in front of the heat exchanger via the coolant connections. In this way, the
hot coolant passes through the vaporiser. This stops the vaporiser icing.
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High-pressure valve for gas mode N372
The high pressure valve for gas mode N372 is The high pressure valve for gas mode N372 is a
mounted on the vaporiser and is used to interrupt the solenoid valve and is opened by the gas mode control
gas supply to the vaporiser. unit J659 while the vehicle is running on LPG. The
A filter is integrated into the high-pressure valve. It is valve closes automatically and liquid gas no longer
used to filter out any impurities in the liquid LPG in flows to the vaporiser when you switch to petrol mode,
order to protect the sensitive components of the turn off the engine, are involved in an accident (crash
vaporiser. recognition) or when the voltage supply fails.
This safety valve works in the same way as the gas
tank valve N495.
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To vaporiser To vaporiser
Plunger Plunger
Filter Filter
The valve is pressed into the valve seat by the spring If all system requirements are met for LPG operation,
force and thus closes the access to the vaporiser. the gas mode control unit operates the high-pressure
valve for gas mode.
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Gas filter
The gas filter is between the vaporiser and the gas
fuel rail.
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Filter element
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Gas fuel rail
The gas fuel rail is mounted on the engine intake
manifold. Four electrically controlled gas injection
valves and a gas rail sensor G401, which measures
the pressure and temperature of the LPG, are
integrated in the gas fuel rail.
The LPG coming from the gas filter flows into the gas
fuel rail. The carefully metered gas leaves the gas
injection valves through the opening and passes
through a plastic pipe to the intake manifold.
Gas rail
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Electrical connection
Gas inlet
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Connection for pressure
and temperature sensor
Gas fuel rail
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Four gas injection valves N366 - N369 are fitted on Electrical connection
the gas fuel rail.
Technical features
Gas inlet
Technical data
Current [A]
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Before switching automatically from petrol to LPG operation, the function of the gas injection valves is
checked once each time the engine is started. This means the gas injection valves are triggered by the
control unit and opened briefly. This is a safety measure to clear residue from the gas injection valves and
prevent clogging.
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Function
In LPG mode, the gas injection valves deliver the gaseous LPG into the intake manifold of each cylinder.
Not activated
Gas inlet
Activated
Gas inlet
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Gas outlet
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The gas rail sensor G401 is fitted in the gas fuel rail.
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Display in dash panel insert
The display of the average fuel consumption in the dash panel insert has been adapted to gas mode. This means
there can be discrepancies between the range reading and the fuel gauge in petrol mode.
Fuel gauge
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Fuel selection
Selection button Petrol mode LED
You can switch over from petrol to gas (or vice versa)
with the petrol or gas fuel selection switch E395.
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LPG tank empty Malfunctions
If the LPG tank is empty, a slow continuous A malfunction can have two causes:
acoustic signal sounds. In addition, the orange “OFF”
LED is illuminated and the blue “ON” LED flashes 1. A temporary fault
slowly. The system has already automatically switched During a brief full-throttle manoeuvre (e.g.
over to petrol mode. overtaking), the gas pressure is no longer
To switch off the acoustic signal, the driver needs to sufficient due to the low filling level in the gas tank.
press the selection button. Then only the orange LED
for petrol mode will be illuminated. The LPG system is 2. A fault in the LPG system
in petrol mode. (e.g. a faulty gas injection valve).
Once the gas tank has been filled again, the driver
needs to switch over to LPG mode first with the In both cases, a system fault is recognised and an
selection button. entry is made in the fault memory of the gas mode
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control unit.
A fast, continuous acoustic signal sounds. In addition,
the orange “OFF” LED is illuminated and the blue
“ON” LED flashes quickly.
Petrol mode only The control unit automatically switches from gas mode
to petrol mode. To switch off the acoustic signal, the
You can switch between gas and petrol mode while driver needs to press the selection button. Then only
driving by pressing the selection button. In this case, the orange LED will be illuminated. The LPG system is
the orange LED will be constantly illuminated. Even in petrol mode.
after restarting, the engine stays in petrol mode until
you press the selection button to switch to gas mode.
1. If there is “a temporary fault”, the system switches
back to gas mode after you press the selection
button and the switch-over conditions have been
met. For example, this is when:
- the engine is running in the lower partial load
range or
- the tank has been filled again.
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LPG System
Supply schematics
Coolant, outlet 9
Coolant, inlet
8
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7 4
1
5
Legend
1 - Gas filler neck 7 - Gas tank valve N495
2 - Adapter 8 - Vaporiser
3 - Tank 9 - High-pressure valve for gas mode N372
4 - Gas gauge sender G707 10 - Gas filter
5 - Pressure relief valve 11 - Gas fuel rail
6 - Automatic fill limiter 12 - Gas rail sensor G401
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13 13 13 13
12
11
10
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LPG System
Safety concept
The safety concept of the LPG system guarantees risk-free operation. The whole natural gas system is installed so
that it is protected against damage in the best possible way. All mounting points and materials are designed for
maximum safety. The high safety standard has been confirmed by a series of crash tests. The following safety
equipment and measures are provided:
2. LPG tank 8
The LPG tank is located in the spare wheel well and is
thus protected against damage and the elements in 7
the best possible way. It has crash-optimised mounts
that do not break in crashes, but instead absorb the
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The odorants are added to the gas to support the high operating safety of LPG vehicles.
This allows you to detect even the smallest leaks in the LPG system with your nose.
6. High-pressure pipes
All high-pressure pipes and connecting parts are
made from copper and mainly run outside the
8 passenger compartment.
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8. Low-pressure pipes
Flexible gas pipes on the low-pressure side prevent
damage caused by vibrations.
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System Overview
Sensors
G707 Gas gauge sender
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Actuators
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Engine Management
Control units
In addition to the engine control unit J623, the gas mode control unit J659 is required to control the gas mode.
There is a connector on the engine wiring harness running to the petrol injectors. The petrol injection signals are
interrupted there and forwarded to the gas mode control unit. There the signal is used to calculate the gas injection
times. To avoid a fault entry in the engine control unit, the engine control unit receives the expected petrol injector
signals via resistors in the gas mode control unit.
Connector on wiring
Wires harness
disconnected
Colour code/legend
= earth
= positive
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Petrol injector Gas injection valve
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Gas mode control unit J659
A microprocessor in the gas mode control unit J659 takes over gas regulation to ensure low-emissions and the most
efficient combustion in the engine.
Colour code/legend
= input signal
= output signal
= earth
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Functional Diagram
Terminal 30
Terminal 15
J299
S S S S S
A K
V101 F
G476
J623
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Terminal 30
Terminal 15
J329 J519
J17
J623 J659
K
E395 G706 G707
G62
N366 N367 N368 N369
K Diagnostic connection
S Fuse
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Service
A pressurised gas tank check is carried out after 10 years as part of the normal MOT. An appropriate test decides
whether the LPG tank needs to be replaced.
The paper filter in the high-pressure valve for gas mode in the vaporiser needs to be replaced every 90,000km.
The vaporiser needs to be checked for impurities every 60,000km. The inspection bolt on the vaporiser should be
removed for this purpose. If impurities are found, the filter in the high-pressure valve will need to be replaced.
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Special tools
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USB diagnosis cable For connecting gas mode control unit to the
corresponding diagnosis device
(VAS 5051B, notebook).
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Safety in accidents
The risk of an uncontrollable LPG leak in an accident is extremely small because several safety features would have
to fail at the same time. Crash and fire tests have shown that vehicles powered by LPG are no more dangerous than
petrol vehicles.
If a gas leak is discovered at the accident scene (e.g. there is a smell of gas), the following measures should be
taken:
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If the vehicle should catch fire and the LPG tank also be exposed to heat, there is no risk of the tank exploding. At a
pressure of approx. 27.5bar inside the tank, the pressure relief valve opens and the LPG is released in a controlled
manner. The gas released from the safety valve ignites and burns off in a controlled manner.
If there is a smell of gas, you should not disconnect the battery in case sparks ignite the gas.
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c) LPG and natural gas are made from what is known as camping gas.
c) Passat EcoFuel.
a) the engine
b) the environment
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a) - 5°
b) - 32°
c) - 42°
b) At up to 10bar.
a) 30°
b) 25°
c) 20°
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9. In the Golf BiFuel, the engine always starts
a) with LPG.
c) with petrol.
a) In the selection button, the orange LED flashes quickly, the blue LED is constantly illuminated and a fast
intermittent acoustic signal sounds.
b) In the selection button, the blue LED flashes quickly, the orange LED is constantly illuminated and a fast
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c) In the selection button, the orange LED flashes quickly, the blue LED is constantly illuminated and a
constant acoustic signal sounds.
11. After how many kilometres does the gas filter need to be replaced?
b) After 90,000km
1. a); 2. b); 3. b); 4. a), b), c); 5 c); 6 c); 7 b); 8 c); 9 c); 10 b); 11 c)
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Volkswagen AG
After Sales Qualifizierung
Service Training VSQ-1
Brieffach 1995
D-38436 Wolfsburg
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