Fuel Pressure Relief Valve – Audi VW Seat Skoda – 057130764H

Get your Audi back to safe fuel pressure relief and reliable cold starting with this replacement fuel pressure relief valve, also referenced in service manuals as the pressure limiter valve or rail pressure relief valve. Built to OEM specification, matching 057130764AB, 057130764H, 0281006075, 04L089D and 057130764. Also fits equivalent Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen models.

Common signs of failure

A failing fuel pressure relief valve typically causes hard cold starting, prolonged cranking, fault code P008A (low pressure fuel system - pressure too low), and on common-rail diesels the engine dropping into limp mode under load. Drivers often notice fuel pressure dropping rapidly after engine shut-off — the valve fails open, bleeding off the rail's residual pressure between starts.

Fitment notes

Direct-fit replacement, threaded into the fuel rail. Relieve fuel pressure before removal. Apply new sealing washers if supplied and torque carefully — over-tightening can crack the rail. After fitting, cycle the ignition to prime, clear codes and verify the rail holds pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as the SCV?

No — the SCV regulates fuel entering the pump, while the relief valve protects the rail from over-pressure on the outlet side. Both common-rail components but with different functions.

Why does my engine start hot but not cold?

When a relief valve fails open, the rail bleeds pressure overnight. Hot starts succeed because warm fuel vapourises and assists ignition; cold starts fail because there's no residual pressure for the first injection cycle.

Will replacing it fix my P008A code?

If the code points specifically to the relief valve, yes. Some vehicles also throw P008A from SCV faults, so confirm with live pressure data before ordering.