215 central locking pump

[bembo449]

Can someone help? Want to know more about how the pump sends air / vac to each component? There are letters on each outlet of the pump , but which does what ? Can i leave the pipe to the fuel filler disconnected so it doesnt operate ??

 

[mioba]

have you got a pic

 

[bembo449]

Hope this helps ?

 

[bembo449]

It appears that the close vacuum is working ok , its the open pressure thats not good enough

 

[LostKiwi]

I think from memory Heck is boot, oR and oL are for the doors (Recht und Links - right and left).
Can't remember about the rest.

It's possible the carbon vanes in the pump itself are worn.
There is a kit on eBay for the 230 that may fit the 215?

 

[bembo449]

Ok LK , ive had it apart before so poss get a kit and fit it , if i pulled a couple of pipes off so it only leaves the door locks and boot lid , should it still operate ok and by that i mean it does continue to feed pipes that arent connected??

 

[LostKiwi]

Good question.
On the 129 yes it does. On the 230 if the boot one has a leak the pump stops feeding it. So basically I don't know.

 

[bembo449]

i think i will do an experiment

 

[bembo449]

Right on the 215 , pull a hose the air comes out so i assume all vac central locking will be the same
So seen as my motor spins freely and on demand is it worth replacing the carbon vanes on my pump ???

 

[LostKiwi]

Depends if they can provide enough pressure?

What pressure are you getting?

 

[bembo449]

Depends if they can provide enough pressure?

What pressure are you getting?

Ive not checked, what should it be ? Will go look

 

[LostKiwi]

Ive not checked, what should it be ? Will go look

Can't remember. I think it's in my notes somewhere.

 

[bembo449]

Ive plugged in but icarsoft wont give me any live data on the PSE pump unfortunately

 

[LostKiwi]

Found it. 490mm Hg vacuum (20 in), 7 psi minimum within 2 seconds though a good pump will produce 14psi.

 

[bembo449]

Appreciate the effort finding that info out LK , will have to see if either of my other scan tools can read live data from the pump