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No.20 Fuel Odor (In Engine Compartment): Notes

FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT) - DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)

DESCRIPTION

Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Excessive fuel pressure
Purge solenoid valve malfunction
Fuel tank vent system blockage
Charcoal canister malfunction
WARNING:
- The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
  - Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
  - Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this manual.
    (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
    
    (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)