APR Tuning Low-Pressure Fuel Pump | 2006-2013 Audi A3 (MS100078)

2006-2013 Audi A3 Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Kit by APR Tuning

The APR Low-Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP) Upgrade is designed to ensure the low-pressure fueling system is capable of delivering the proper volume of fuel from the fuel tank to the high-pressure fueling system under high-demand situations.

Challenges to upgrading the LPFP:

The factory LPFP sits in a basket submerged in the vehicle’s gas tank. The pump operates off of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal sent from the pump’s control module, which is mapped in the ECU. As fueling demand increases and decrease, the PWM signal adjusts to send only the required amount of fuel through the pump. Unfortunately upgrading the LPFP is not a simple drop-in task. The pump’s factory enclosure presents some packaging constraints limiting clean expansion to a larger unit.

Likewise, doing so often results in overheating and subsequent protective shut down of the factory control unit as it’s operating outside of its intended design. This is even true when installing larger and expensive factory units like those found on high output vehicles, such as the Audi TT RS and RS3. Furthermore, upgrading the LPFP control module with the matching expensive higher output control units presents other issues as the controller receives CAN messages from integrated vehicle componentry not common on vehicles requiring an upgraded LPFP.

The APR Solution:

The APR LPFP System features a 255 LPH high-pressure inline fuel pump that sits between the HPFP and the factory LPFP. The included APR Auxiliary ECU sits on the factory CAN bus and receives critical operating information from the factory ECU to accurately control the pump. As fueling demands increase and decrease, the APR Auxiliary ECU controls the output of the pump to deliver the desired volume of fuel to the HPFP.

By connecting to the factory CAN bus, the APR Auxiliary ECU eliminates the need for less sophisticated and often problematic methods of controlling the upgraded pump. Because the pump only runs when needed, less power is consumed, fuel temperature is lower and noise, especially at idle, is essentially non-existent. Finally, with the fuel line disconnected, with the click of a button the APR Auxiliary ECU allows the user to quickly and easily empty the vehicle’s fuel tank to make way for switching to higher octane fuels or for dry storage and transportation.

Features

• APR LPFP ECU, harness & bracket
• APR 255 LPH high-pressure inline fuel pump & bracket
• OEM quality fuel lines, crimp clamps & quick connectors
• Clean and simple solution to OEM low-pressure fueling system
• Integrated into factory CAN bus
• Quiet and cool low power operation, only on when needed
• Quick fuel tank emptying mode for use with switching fuel grades or dry storage/transportation
• No unintended side effects common with other parts
• No ECU software required
• Only needed where specified by APR

Benefits

• Allows for higher output calibrations with select APR Stage 3/3+ Turbocharger Systems.

Please Note: Please note, this system is not compatible with vehicles featuring an in-tank fuel filter and pressure regulator.

Applications

• 2006-2013 Audi A3

What’s In The Box?

• 1 – Fuel pump
• 1 – Can controller
• Mounting brackets
• Mounting hardware
• Wiring
• Zip ties

References

• Installation Instructions

Warranty

• All APR Tuning items are warranted to be free from defects in the materials and workmanship prior to installation. Warranty is only applicable to the original owner. This warranty does not cover labor, misuse, faulty installation, failure of related parts or parts purchased other than from APR, LLC. Please call for specific warranty information on each product. For any questions regarding your APR warranty email [email protected].