NO.20 FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT) [L5]SM2444480
NO.20 FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT) [L5]

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FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
DESCRIPTION
• Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Excessive or insufficient fuel pressure
― Fuel pump relay or fuel pump circuit malfunction
― Clogging fuel line
― Pressure regulator malfunction (built-in fuel pump unit)
― Fuel pump unit malfunction
• Fuel leakage from fuel system
• Fuel tank vent system blockage
• Purge solenoid valve malfunction
• PCM DTC is stored
• Charcoal canister malfunction
Warning
• The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the 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 manual. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L5].) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [L5].)
Caution
• Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and the quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION
1
Inspect the fuel line pressure.
(See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [L5].)
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Zero or low:
• Inspect the fuel pump relay and the fuel pump circuit. (See RELAY INSPECTION [L5].)
• Inspect the fuel line for clogging.
― If there is a malfunction:
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
― If there is no malfunction:
• Replace the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
High:
• Replace the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
No
Go to the next step.
2
Visually inspect for fuel leakage at the fuel injector O-ring and fuel line.
Is the fuel line pressure held after the ignition is off?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the fuel injector.
(See FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION [L5].)
• If the fuel injector has malfunction:
― Replace the fuel injector. (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
• If the fuel injector is normal:
― Replace the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
3
Inspect for blockage/restriction or an open circuit in the wiring harness between the engine vacuum port and the charcoal canister.
Inspect for blockage in the fuel tank vent system.
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the vacuum hose.
No
Go to the next step.
4
Inspect the purge solenoid valve.
(See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L5].)
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the purge solenoid valve.
(See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
No
Go to the next step.
5
Perform the PCM DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L5].)
Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [L5].)
No
Inspect the charcoal canister for fuel saturation.
• If an excess amount of liquid fuel is present:
― Replace the charcoal canister. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5].)
6
Verify test results.
• If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [L5].)
• If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
― If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
― If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.