22 · Diagnostics

Fuel odours from the boot

Make: Fiat
Model: Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year: 1998–2010
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 moving, there is a smell of fuel, especially after refuelling, coming from the rear.

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 or replace the fuel tank Op. 1040A14
1	CHECK AIR VENTS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the rear air outlet fittings In particular, ascertain: fin orientation (they must open outwards) correct assembly	Continue to Step 2	Faulty assembly	Reposition the vents correctly Op. 5010C60
2	CHECK FUEL TANK FILLER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the tank filler fitting, in particular: seal of filler housing on wing condition of filler cap seal	Continue to Step 3	Faulty filler cap	Repair filler Op. 1040A30
		Continue to Step 3	Faulty filler cap	Repair cap Op. 1040A40
3	CHECK PUMP COVER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the pump cover/fuel gauge sender unit seal for leaks	Continue to Step 4	Seal worn, cover damaged	Replace the seal or cover Op. 1040A70
4	VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v	Check the vapour recovery system for leaks	Continue to Step 5	Leaks from vapour recovery system	Tighten connections, clips. If necessary replace the components concerned (see Assembly 1080E)
1.9 JTD 8V		Continue to Step 5
5	UNDERBODY CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the underbody plugs are fitted at the rear of the car	Continue to Step 6	Underbody plugs missing	Refit the missing plugs
6	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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