Fuel Leakage Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes.
CAUTION:
- Shorting the wrong terminal of the check connector may cause malfunctions. Make sure to short only the specified terminal.
- Ground the check connector terminal F/P to the body using a jumper wire.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and operate the fuel pump.
- Verify that there is no fuel leakage from the pressurized parts.
- If there is leakage, replace the fuel hoses.
- If there is damage to the seal on the fuel pipe side, replace the fuel pipe.
Fuel Leakage
There shall be no leakage after 5 min.
- After reinstallation, repeat Step 1- 3 of the fuel leakage inspection.