No. 20 Fuel Odor (In Engine Compartment) [MZI-3.7]: Notes

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DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

20	FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
DESCRIPTION	Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Excessive fuel pressure Purge solenoid valve malfunction Fuel tank vent system blockage Charcoal canister malfunction Fuel leakage from fuel system WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing fuel system: 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 SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this Service Information. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT)

DESCRIPTION

Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Excessive fuel pressure
Purge solenoid valve malfunction
Fuel tank vent system blockage
Charcoal canister malfunction
Fuel leakage from fuel system
WARNING:
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing fuel system:
- 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 SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this Service Information.
  (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)
  
  (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.