No. 20 Fuel Odor (In Engine Compartment): Notes
FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT) POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment). |
| DESCRIPTION |
- Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage.
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| 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 file. (See
BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE
.) (See
AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
.)
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