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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

U01 Fuel smell from boot (S.W.)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Smells › U01 Fuel smell from boot (S.W.)
Fault diagnosisU01 Fuel smell from boot (S.W.)

U01 Fuel smell from boot (S.W.)

With the car in motion, a smell is noted coming from the rear of the car, particularly after refuelling

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

First check for leaks from or damage to the fuel tank.

OK

Move onto step 1

Leaks from the fuel tank

End of diagnosis

1AIR VENTS CHECKS

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

  • Fin seal (they should open outwards)
  • correct fitting
OK

Move onto step 2

fitting anomalies

End of diagnosis

2TANK BREATHER CHECK

Check that the tank vent is positioned correctly

OK

Move onto step 3

Vent position incorrect

End of diagnosis

3CHECK TANK FILLER FITTING

Check the tank filler; in particular:

  • fitting compartment seal on wing
  • fitting condition
  • cap seal
OK

Move onto step 4

Filler faulty

End of diagnosis

Cap faulty

End of diagnosis

4CHECK PUMP COVER

Check the seal of the fuel pump/gauge cover gasket

OK

Move onto step 5

Gasket worn or cover damaged

End of diagnosis

4CHECK PUMP COVER

Check the seal of the fuel pump/gauge cover gasket

OK

Move onto step 6

Gasket worn or cover damaged

End of diagnosis

5VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECK

Check the vapour recovery system for leaks

OK

Move onto step 6

Leaks from vapour recovery system
  • Tighten fittings, clamps. Replace any damaged components, if necessary

End of diagnosis

6LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT HOUSING SEAL CHECK

Check that the luggage compartment seal is correct

OK

Move onto step 7

Boot seal faulty
  • Restore correct boot seal

End of diagnosis

7UNDERBODY CHECK

Check that the underbody plugs are fitted, in the area of the luggage compartment

OK

Move onto step 8

Underbody plugs missing
  • Refit missing plugs

End of diagnosis

8CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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