Fuel Odor (In Engine Compartment) (Us): Notes
FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SKYACTIV-G, US) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
| Troubleshooting item |
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) |
| Description |
- Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage.
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| Possible cause |
- Missing or loose fuel filler cap
- Fuel filler cap malfunction (seal malfunction)
- Fuel leakage from fuel system
- Charcoal canister main damage (U.S.A. and CANADA)
- Charcoal canister sub damage (U.S.A. and CANADA)
- Charcoal canister damage (Except (U.S.A. and CANADA))
- Evaporative hose (disconnection, damage) between fuel tank, pressure control valve, charcoal canister main, purge solenoid valve, and intake manifold (U.S.A. and CANADA)
- Evaporative hose (disconnection, damage) between fuel tank, charcoal canister, purge solenoid valve, and intake manifold (Except (U.S.A. and CANADA))
- Fuel leakage at the fuel injector
- Purge solenoid valve malfunction (stuck)
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 may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
- If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
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.
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| System wiring diagram |
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| Connector diagram |
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