22 · Diagnostics

Fuel odours from the boot

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: GT Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2010
Section: Odours › Fuel odours from the boot

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Fault diagnosisFuel odours from the boot

FUEL ODOURS FROM THE BOOT

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

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	First of all, check the fuel tank for leaks or damage	Continue to Step 1	Leaks from the fuel tank	Repair the fuel tank, or replace if necessary Op. Op. 1040A14 FUEL TANK - R + R FOR REPLACEMENT
1	CHECK AIR OUTLET FITTINGS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the rear air outlet fittings In particular, ascertain: Fin position (they should open outward) Correct fitting	Continue to Step 2	Incorrect fitting	Restore the fittings to the correct position Op. Op. 5010C60 LH OR RH REAR AIR OUTLET -ONE- R R
2	CHECK TANK VENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the tank vent is positioned correctly	Continue to Step 3	Vent position incorrect	Reposition vent correctly Op. 1040A50
3	CHECK TANK FILLER FITTING	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the tank filler fitting, in particular: The seal of the filler housing on the wing; The condition of the filler; The cap seal	Continue to Step 4	Filler or cap faulty	Repair filler Op. Op. 1040A30 OIL SEAL COVER, FLY WHEEL SIDE - R + R AND REPLACE SEALS or cap
4	CHECK PUMP COVER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check fuel pump/gauge cover gasket seal	Continue to Step 5	Gasket worn, cover damaged	Replace the gasker or cover Op. Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
5	VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the seal of the vapour recovery system	Continue to Step 6	Leaks from vapour recovery system	Tighten connections, clips. If necessary, replace the components involved
6	CHECK BOOT FRAME SEAL	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that boot is sealed correctly.	Continue to Step 7	Boot seal faulty	Restore correct boot seal
7	UNDERBODY CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the underbody plugs in the boot area are present	Continue to Step 8	Underbody plugs missing	Refit the missing plugs
8	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis

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