Fuel Leakage Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Always carry out the following procedure with the engine stopped.
CAUTION:
- Connecting to the wrong DLC terminals may cause a malfunction. Carefully connect only to the specified terminals.
- Short the DLC terminals F/P and body GND using a jumper wire.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to operate the fuel pump.
- Pressurize the system this way for at least 5 min
to be sure of no leakage.
- If there is fuel leakage, inspect for damaged fuel hoses, hose clamps, and fuel pipe sealing surface and replace if necessary.
- After repair, assemble the system and repeat Steps 1 to 3.