Excessive Odors - Fuel, Emissions

1988 Eagle Premier V6-182 3.0L SOHCSECTION Excessive Odors - Fuel, Emissions

Vehicle has excessive "rotten egg" smell. Raw fuel (gasoline) can be smelled. Excessive odors do not necessarily indicate excessive emissions.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION


Faulty purge valve, liquid 1. Check Evaporative system in
fuel in carbon canister, "Testing Procedures" in Emissions
fuel tank vent system blocked, 2. Check Evaporative System electronic controls in
poor seal on gas cap "Fuel Injection & Computerized Engine Controls"




PCV valve plugged or stuck Check PCV system in "Testing
PCV hose blocked or plugged Procedures" in Emissions



Contaminated catalyst Check for missing or worn
fuel fillpipe restrictor




Excessive Emissions Refer to High Emission Levels
in "Diagnosis By Symptom" in Emissions


RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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