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

POSSIBLE CAUSES DESCRIPTIONS

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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 system vent system blockage
Evaporative gas leakage
Improper connection of evaporative related vacuum hoses
Charcoal canister malfunction
Fuel leakage from fuel system
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 injury 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 ).
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.