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No. 26 Exhaust Sulphur Smell: Notes

POSSIBLE CAUSES DESCRIPTIONS

26 EXHAUST SULPHUR SMELL
DESCRIPTION  Rotten egg smell (sulphur) from exhaust
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Electrical connectors are disconnected or connected poorly
  • Charcoal canister malfunction
  • Vacuum lines are disconnected or connected improperly.
  • Improper fuel pressure
  • Poor fuel quality
    WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing fuel system:
    • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
    • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described In this manual.

      (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE ).

      (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ).

    CAUTION:
    • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.