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Diagnostic procedure

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FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT) - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Visually inspect for fuel leakage at fuel injector O-ring, and fuel line.
  • Service as necessary.
  • Is fuel line pressure held after ignition key is turned to OFF?
Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect pressure regulator diaphragm condition.
  • If condition is okay, inspect fuel injector.
  • If condition is not okay, replace pressure regulator.
2
  • Inspect for blockage/restriction or open between engine vacuum port and charcoal canister.
  • Inspect for blockage in fuel tank vent system.
  • Is fault indicated?
Yes Replace vacuum hose.
No Go to next step.
3 Yes Go to next step.
No Replace purge solenoid valve.
4
  • Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
  • Turn ignition key to ON (Engine OFF).
  • Retrieve any DTCs.
  • Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes No DTC is displayed: 
  • Inspect charcoal canister for fuel saturation.
    • If excess amount of liquid fuel present, replace charcoal canister.
No DTC is displayed: 
  • Go to appropriate DTC test.
5
  • Verify test results.
    • If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
    • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
      • If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
      • If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace or reprogram PCM.