Excessive Fuel Odor: Notes
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NOTE:
After each service or repair procedure has been completed, reconnect all components and perform DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURE
under DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. Clear DTCs and repeat QUICK TEST
in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article to ensure all EEC-V systems are working properly and DTCs are no longer present.
NOTE:
Enter this test only when all steps under QUICK TEST have been successfully completed and when excessive fuel odor still exists or if directed here from another test or chart.