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Fuel Supply Diagnosis

FUEL SUPPLY DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION
The fuel system is used to supply an appropriate fuel mixture to the engine. The system consists of the fuel tank, fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel pipes. An evaporative emission system is provided to prevent evaporated fuel from escaping into the atmosphere. Engine malfunctions caused by insufficient fuel supply and evaporative emission system operation malfunctions can be caused by faults in the vapor line, fuel pipe, hose, or fuel tank pressure control valve, etc.

TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will be sure to find most of the fuel supply faults.

1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Procedure.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.