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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
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Exhaust gas odours from the boot

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Odours › Exhaust gas odours from the boot
Fault diagnosisExhaust gas odours from the boot

EXHAUST GAS ODOURS FROM THE BOOT

With the car in motion, a smell of exhaust gas is noted coming from the rear area.

Results of the tests
1CHECK AIR OUTLET FITTINGSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the rear air outlet fittings

In particular, ascertain:

  • Fin position (they should open outward)
  • Correct fitting
Continue to Step 2Incorrect fitting

Restore the fittings to the correct position Op.

Op. 5010C60 LH OR RH REAR AIR OUTLET -ONE- R R

2CHECKING BOOT LID SEALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check boot lid seal In particular, check the sealing strip for wrinklesContinue to Step 3Faulty fitting of sealFit the sealing strip correctly Op. 7025B66
3BOOT LID ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check tail-gate is correctly fitted. In particular, check the boot lid alignment. Ensure the sealing strip is in contact around the entire perimeter.Continue to Step 4Boot installation faultyRefit the boot lid correctly Op. 7025B10
4CHECK BOOT FRAME SEALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that boot is sealed correctly.Continue to Step 5Boot seal faultyRestore correct boot seal
5UNDERBODY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the underbody plugs in the boot area are presentContinue to Step 6Underbody plugs missingRefit the missing plugs
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

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