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Old 01-06-2012, 12:24 AM
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Hey HT heads,

I got a quick question about my 96 Accord EX...

HELP ME STOP GETTING HIGH OFF OF GAS FUMES, PLEASEEEE!!!

I just got it about 2 weeks ago and I can't seem to find out what's the problem. I'm getting gas vapors inside the car. I took it to the muffler shop and replaced the muffler and resonator, put in new NGK Spark plugs, EGR valve (Auto) and cleaned the injectors. I was thinking the charcoal canister or fuel filter, or maybe even the cat converter... If any of you have had this problem and might know a solution, (other than dropping the tank, or replacing the fuel filter) let me know ASAP... If you need more info, let me know! ALSO, NO PRESSURE FROM GAS TANK FILLER HOLE... REPLACED CAP A WEEK AGO, STILL GOT THE PROBLEM...

96 Accord EX
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Exhaust mani heat shield still intact... (might be the ex mani?) Let me know!

Thanks in advance!

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Old 01-06-2012, 01:32 AM
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where is it the strongest. in the front or the back? leave your windows open same with the doors. after a while go and sniff out the car. try to see where it is the strongest
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Hey HT heads,

I got a quick question about my 96 Accord EX...

HELP ME STOP GETTING HIGH OFF OF GAS FUMES, PLEASEEEE!!!

I just got it about 2 weeks ago and I can't seem to find out what's the problem. I'm getting gas vapors inside the car. I took it to the muffler shop and replaced the muffler and resonator, put in new NGK Spark plugs, EGR valve (Auto) and cleaned the injectors. I was thinking the charcoal canister or fuel filter, or maybe even the cat converter... If any of you have had this problem and might know a solution, (other than dropping the tank, or replacing the fuel filter) let me know ASAP... If you need more info, let me know!

96 Accord EX
F22B1 SOHC V-Tec Engine
Bone Stock
Exhaust mani heat shield still intact... (might be the ex mani?) Let me know!

Thanks in advance!

-DA93INTEGRA <------ My first love! haha
Old 01-06-2012, 03:30 AM
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Has there been anything installed under the drivers seat?
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Not that I know of. The car did have a system installed before I got it. It has to be coming in from the outside because if I have the windows up, the smell doesn't come in. If I have my sunroof open and windows down, it starts to smell like a gas station. The smell is sick!

ALSO: I AM NOT GETTING ANY PRESSURE FROM MY FILLER CAP... I REPLACED THE CAP A WEEK AGO, BUT TO NO AVAIL... I DO NOT HAVE PRESSURE COMING FROM MY GAS TANK!!!
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@ jdm, the funny thing is the car has to be rolling to get the strong smell. But if I had to pick a place where it's the strongest, I would have to say the front passenger area... My girl has to smell her shirt when I drive.
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Check the fuel lines, see if they are wet with gasoline. They run from drivers side to the rear in a cage like holder.
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My wagon had the same issue. I checked the fuel lines and nothing. It was the bolt/screw that it is in the bottom of the fuel tank. It wasn't tight all the way.
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I'll check the lines asap... As for the bolt, i never thought of that. It does smell like fuel when i pop the trunk... I will try that n report back n let u guys know... Thank u for ur speedy responses!
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Any luck ?
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Take off the heat shield on the exhaust mani to see if it cracked.

Let the car run look under the hood see if you see any fuel leaks, check the fuel filter first, check the fuel rail, it is under a lot of pressure you will see it.

Check the fuel pump, if it like civics pull up the back seat and see if you see anything.

Worst case, you might have to pull the gas tank to see if it is cracked (unlikely)
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I had the same problem. Turned out to be the fuel lines being rusted up near rhe gas tank. Driver's side. There's a plastic cover.

Do you notice and gas on the ground when the car's parked?
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