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Fuel odours from the boot

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 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
1	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 2	Filler faulty	Renew or replace the filler Op. 1040A31
2	CHECK PUMP COVER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check fuel pump/gauge cover gasket seal	Continue to Step 3	Seal worn, cover damaged	Replace the gasket or cover Op. 1040A70
3	CHECK BOOT FRAME SEAL	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that boot is sealed correctly.	Continue to Step 4	Boot seal faulty	Restore correct boot seal
4	UNDERBODY CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the underbody plugs in the boot area are present	Continue to Step 5	Underbody plugs missing	Refit missing plugs
5	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present		Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'

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