U03 Exhaust gas smell from boot (S.W.)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Smells › U03 Exhaust gas smell from boot (S.W.)
U03 Exhaust gas smell from boot (S.W.)
With the car in motion, a smell of exhaust gas is noted coming from the rear area.
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIR VENTS CHECK Check the rear air outlet vents. In particular, ascertain:
| OK | |
| fitting anomalies |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | TAILGATE SEAL MATCHING CHECK Check that the seal matches the tailgate. In particular, make sure that the seal is not wrinkled. Also check that no exhaust gases are penetrating through the openings in the lower part of the tailgate. | OK | |
| Fitting of seal incorrect |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECK TAIL-GATE ALIGNMENT Check the fitting of the tailgate. In particular, check the boot compartment alignment, ensuring that the sealing strip is in contact around the entire perimeter. | OK | |
| Tailgate fitting faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SEALANT CHECK Check that the luggage compartment sealant is correct | OK | |
| Luggage compartment sealant faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | UNDERBODY CHECK Check that the underbody plugs are fitted, in the luggage compartment housing | OK | |
| Underbody plugs missing |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
- PARTExhaust gasketSearch: Alfa Romeo 156 1997 exhaust gasket
- TOOLPenetrating oilSearch: penetrating oil
- TOOLOBD2 scannerSearch: OBD2 scanner
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