8 - Checking the Status

Checking The Status







- The status of the leak can be determined by activating the quick test of the fuel tank system.
- The fault is permanent if leakage is detected when running the quick test of the fuel tank system.
- The fault is intermittent if no leakage is detected when running the quick test of the fuel tank system.
- Switch off the ignition to ensure that the status of the quick test for the fuel tank system is "NOT COMPLETED". The test cannot be started if the status is "COMPLETED".
- Ignition on.
- Activate the quick test of the fuel tank system.
- Read off the battery voltage, the status of the quick test of the fuel tank system and the status of the test phase. Check the parameters according to the conditions for starting the quick test of the fuel tank system.

NOTE: The following conditions must be met in order for the quick test of the fuel tank system to be run correctly.

Conditions for starting the quick test of the fuel tank system
- Engine off, ignition on.
- The fuel tank filler flap must be locked.
- The battery voltage must be 11 - 14 V.
- The status of the test phase must be "NOT RUNNING".
- The status of the quick test for the fuel tank system must be "NOT COMPLETED".

NOTE: An unlocked fuel tank filler flap will result in the status "Blocked" when requesting to start the leakage test.

HINT: The fuel tank filler flap is locked automatically when the speed of the car reaches 7 km/h.

NOTE: The battery voltage must be correct throughout the entire test. The test can take up to 10 minutes, depending on the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank. Connect a battery charger if necessary.

- Active the quick test for the fuel tank system by clicking the start button. Click the stop button to cancel the test.

Check that the quick test has started by reading off the status of the test phase. The test has started when the status of the test phase is "REFERENCE 1".

Wait until the test is complete. When the test is completed, the status of the test phase must be "NOT RUNNING" and the status of the quick test for the fuel tank system must be "COMPLETED".

If no faults are detected after the quick test of the fuel tank system, the test result for the leak diagnostic module and the fuel tank system will be "NO FAULT FOUND".

If a fault is detected after the quick test of the fuel tank system is complete, the test result for the fuel tank system or leak diagnostic unit will be "FAULT FOUND" with the fault type, depending on the fault.

HINT: If the test result is "FAULT FOUND" and the fault type is displayed after the completed test, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for the fault will be stored in the control module.

Other Information:
- For further information about leak diagnostics, see Description of On-Board Diagnostics; Diagnostic Functions.
- For further information about leak diagnostic parameters, see Scan Tool Testing.
- For information about Test phases, see Scan Tool Testing.

Select an alternative to continue when the test is completed:
1. The test result for the fuel tank system and leak diagnostic unit is "OK, NO FAULT FOUND".
2. The test result for the fuel tank system is "FAULT FOUND, MAJOR LEAK" or "FAULT FOUND, MINOR LEAK".
3. The quick test does not start or the test result for the leak diagnostic unit is "FAULT FOUND" (and the fault type).

Select one of the above alternatives.

1: Refer to 9. Intermittent Fault. 9 - Intermittent Fault
2: Refer to 10. Checking Components. 10 - Checking Components
3: Refer to 20. Fault-Tracing Information. 20 - Fault-Tracing Information