3233191 - U01 FUEL ODOURS FROM THE BOOT

With the car in motion, a smell is noted coming from the rear of the car, particularly after refuelling
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
First check for leaks from or damage to the fuel tank. Continue to Step 1 Leaks from the fuel tank Repair the fuel tank, or replace if necessary Op.   1040A14 
1CHECK AIR OUTLET FITTINGSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the rear air vents. In particular ascertain:

  • fin position (they should open outward)
  • correct fitting
 Continue to Step 2 fitting anomalies Restore the fittings to the correct position Op.   5010C60 
2CHECK TANK VENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the tank vent is positioned correctly Continue to Step 3 Vent position incorrect Reposition vent correctly Op. 1040A50
3CHECK TANK FILLER FITTINGAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the fuel tank filler; in particular:

  • fitting compartment seal on wing
  • fitting condition
  • cap seal
 Continue to Step 4 Filler or cap faulty Repair fitting Op.   1040A30  Repair cap Op.   1040A40 
4CHECK PUMP COVERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check fuel pump/gauge cover gasket seal Continue to Step 5 Seal worn, cover damaged Replace the gasket or replace the cover Op.   1040A70 
5VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6Check the vapour recovery system for leaks Continue to Step 6 Leaks from vapour recovery systemTighten fittings, clamps.Replace parts if necessary (see Assembly 1080E)
1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v Continue to Step 6
6CHECK BOOT FRAME SEALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that boot is sealed correctly. Continue to Step 7 Boot seal faultyRestore correct boot seal
7UNDERBODY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the underbody plugs in the boot area are present Continue to Step 8 Underbody plugs missingRefit missing plugs
8CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'
With the car in motion, a smell is noted coming from the rear of the car, particularly after refuelling
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
First check for leaks from or damage to the fuel tank. Continue to Step 1 Leaks from the fuel tank Repair the fuel tank, or replace if necessary ( Op.   1040A14  )
1AIR VENTS CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the rear air outlet vents. In particular, ascertain:

  • Fin seal (they should open outwards)
  • correct fitting
 Continue to Step 2 fitting anomalies Restore the fittings to the correct position ( Op.   5010C60  )
2TANK BREATHER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the tank vent is positioned correctly Continue to Step 3 Vent position incorrect Reposition vent correctly ( Op.   1040A14  )
3CHECK TANK FILLER FITTINGAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the tank filler; in particular:

  • fitting compartment seal on wing
  • fitting condition
  • cap seal
 Continue to Step 4 Filler faulty Renew the filler ( Op.   1040A30  )
Cap faulty Renew the cap ( Op.   1040A40  )
4CHECK PUMP COVERAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6 Station WagonCheck the seal of the fuel pump/gauge cover gasket Continue to Step 5 Gasket worn or cover damaged Replace the gasket or replace the cover ( Op.   1040A70  )
1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v Station WagonCheck the seal of the fuel pump/gauge cover gasket Continue to Step 6 Gasket worn or cover damaged Replace the gasket or replace the cover ( Op.   1040A70  )
5VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6 Station WagonCheck the vapour recovery system for leaks Continue to Step 6 Leaks from vapour recovery systemTighten fittings, clamps. Replace any damaged components, if necessary
6LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT HOUSING SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the luggage compartment seal is correct Continue to Step 7 Boot seal faultyRestore correct boot seal
7UNDERBODY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the underbody plugs are fitted, in the area of the luggage compartment Continue to Step 8 Underbody plugs missingRefit missing plugs
8CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'