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#4707 of 4960 Gas smell in a 2003 Jag XK8 by bhill2 Jan 06, 2009 (1:15 pm)
I posted this over in the Jaguar area, but I don't think those boards are read all that often, so I am also posting it here. This car has about 40,000 miles on it, and is run once or twice a week. It has the non-supercharged engine and of course an automatic transmission. For the last couple of months when I first start the car (in the garage), there is a fairly strong smell of gas. No smell until I start it, and no puddles on the floor. The car starts and runs perfectly and there are no malfunction codes, which surprises me since I would think that this would be detected by the emissions monitoring system. By the time I drive it and then bring it back into the garage, there is no smell or other indication of a problem. I can't figure out where the smell (or the gas) is coming from. Any ideas? Thanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2009 1:19 pm)
#4708 of 4960 Re: Gas smell in a 2003 Jag XK8 [bhill2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 06, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: bhill2 (Jan 06, 2009 1:15 pm) This is a fairly common experience. Probably it has to do with the evaporative emissions system...you might have a slightly loose hose somewhere. Maybe next service you could have that inspected. Maybe if your car hasn't had this recall done, you can get this done AND a free inspection!! 303-S845 XK DATE: 06/04 MODEL: 2001-03 MY XK Range VIN: A13961-A33149 Corroded Filter Vent Pipe - Canister Close Valve - Service Action S845 Issue: On a number of XK vehicles within the above VIN ranges, the canister close valve (CCV) to filter vapor pipe has been internally corroding. This condition can cause rust particles to flow in to the CCV. Action: Replace the filter vapor pipe with the latest specification vapor pipe at the next available opportunity.
#4709 of 4960 another recall by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 06, 2009 (1:20 pm)
referencing the above question, here's another recall related to the fuel system and possible smell of gasoline: 310-S509 DATE 06/05 Amended V8 XJ Series/XK MODEL 2001-03 MY XK 2001-03 MY V8 XJ Series VIN A11051-A35295 F20644-F59525 Fuel Filler Cap Difficult To Install/ Check Engine MIL On Revised Fuel Filler Cap Service Action S509 This Service Action supersedes Service Action S481. Updated information is noted by asterisks. Issue: A potential issue has been identified with the fuel filler cap on 2001-03 MY V8 XJ Series and XK vehicles within the above VIN ranges. It may be difficult for some individuals to properly seat the fuel filler cap since the operation is very stiff. This is caused by a large lead angle on the fuel filler cap and can result in a high torque being required to fully seat the fuel filler cap correctly. Incorrectly installed fuel filler caps can lead to a vapor leak and result in the "check engine" MIL being displayed. Replies to this message: bhill2 (Jan 07, 2009 12:42 pm)
#4710 of 4960 Best OBD code reader systems by wealthwarranty Jan 07, 2009 (8:12 am)
Greetings, Anyone familiar with the major OBD code readers and reset units. I have a BMW, so given it failed emission inspection, and getting some prices to diagnose problem, I figured it is time to invest in one of these tools. Any suggestions? Thanks, Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 07, 2009 8:27 am)
#4711 of 4960 Re: Best OBD code reader systems [wealthwarranty] by qbrozen Jan 07, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: wealthwarranty (Jan 07, 2009 8:12 am) What year is your bimmer? Need to first determine if its OBDI or II to help ya.
#4712 of 4960 WILL NOT START by oct31st Jan 07, 2009 (10:29 am)
My 1997 Infiniti I30, 6CYL, AUTO, 200+. will not start. It has just over 200 miles on the car and was running fine until a couple of weeks ago. I tried to start it, no help. After a few jump tries and battery charges, I made a new key (out of suggestion) and it started. However, a couple of weeks later, same thing happened and I have yet to get it started again. Any suggestions??? Replies to this message: bolivar (Jan 07, 2009 10:15 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 08, 2009 8:41 am) oct31st (Jan 09, 2009 9:58 am) and 1 more...
#4713 of 4960 Re: another recall [Mr_Shiftright] by bhill2 Jan 07, 2009 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2009 1:20 pm) Thank you twicely, Shifty. The car will be due for service ere long, and I will make sure that both recalls have been addressed.
#4714 of 4960 Re: WILL NOT START [oct31st] by bolivar Jan 07, 2009 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: oct31st (Jan 07, 2009 10:29 am) Since a new key helped for a time, maybe ignition switch is failing??? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 08, 2009 8:41 am) oct31st (Jan 09, 2009 9:58 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 10:10 am)
#4715 of 4960 Bad Starter by Harvey32 Jan 08, 2009 (8:00 am)
Would like to know if there are any compatible starters for 97 Quest Xe. Ex: Mercury villager, Maxima.
#4716 of 4960 Re: WILL NOT START [bolivar] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 08, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Jan 07, 2009 10:15 pm) That's what I was thinking. It couldn't have been the anti-theft system because if that is kaput then the engine won't even crank. So if the engine was cranking and not starting, the new key was irrelevant--that is, there was correlation but not causation going on here. e.g. "While Shifty was walking down the street, a piano fell out of a building; therefore Shifty makes pianos fall out off buildings". I've certainly been fooled by this very type of situation. Replies to this message: oct31st (Jan 09, 2009 9:58 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 10:10 am)