Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Symptoms and causes: Inspection
| Symptoms | Problem parts etc. | Possible cause |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient fuel supply | Fuel pump fuse | Blown-out fuse |
| Fuel pump relay | Faulty relay operation | |
| Fuel pump | Faulty pump operation | |
| Poor contact of connector | ||
| Fuel filter | Clogging of filter | |
| Fuel injector | Clogging or malfunction of fuel injector | |
| Fuel line pipe, hose or tube | Clogging or deformation of pipe, hose or tube | |
| Pressure regulator | Seized or damaged diaphragm | |
| Air in the fuel system | Fuel percolation or excessive fuel shortage in tank | |
| Fuel leakage | Fuel pump assembly | Defective gasket or improper installation of fuel pump assembly |
| Fuel sub level sensor | Defective gasket or improper installation | |
| Fuel line pipe, hose and tube | Hole, cracking or improper installation of pipe, hose or tube | |
| Fuel tank | Hole, cracking in tank | |
| Gasoline smell inside of compartment | Fuel line pipe | Fuel leakage from pipe |
| Service hole cover | Deformed cover, defective gasket or improper installation
CAUTION:
Check that no fuel leakage occurs.
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| Saucer COMPL | Damage or improper installation of saucer | |
| Defective fuel gauge display | Fuel level sensor or fuel sub level sensor | Poor contact at resistance part |
| Seized or deformed arm | ||
| Deformed or damaged float | ||
| Connector connection is improper. | ||
| Combination meter | Defective combination meter | |
| Noise | Fuel pump | Defective pump or improper installation |
- Water generated in the fuel tank may be frozen at cold condition.
It is preferable to keep the tank full with fuel if possible and to use a water removing agent or anti-freeze agent, etc. if necessary.
- If a water removing agent or anti-freeze agent, etc. is used, follow the instruction for use.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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