Fuel leak from small hose (engine bay driver side)
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Fuel leak from small hose (engine bay driver side)
I noticed a slight fuel smell in my garage the other day. THought maybe my snowblower leaked a little fuel (past problem with cracked hose). Didnt think much of it until today. I was low on windshield washer fluid. So on my way home I picked some up & drove home. Once parked in the garage I popped the hood and poured in the washer fluid. While I was doing that I smelled fuel so I looked around and saw actual fuel flowing out of a small hose. The small hose is located on the driver side and part of an electrical harness I believe. The hose can be seen sticking out near the top of the strut near (above the driver side tire in the engine bay). I have no idea what this hose is and why it would be leaking like that. Any ideas suggestions? Not sure what to do.
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If the hose you are referring to is high in the engine compartment by the strut tower, on drivers side and open at the top, it is a vent line to the windshield washer reservoir. It is not unusual for washer fluid to exit the vent line if the reservoir is completely spilled.
As pcy has pointed out the fuel line connector, located about 4-6" below vent line, is a good first place to look.
As pcy has pointed out the fuel line connector, located about 4-6" below vent line, is a good first place to look.
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If the hose you are referring to is high in the engine compartment by the strut tower, on drivers side and open at the top, it is a vent line to the windshield washer reservoir. It is not unusual for washer fluid to exit the vent line if the reservoir is completely spilled.
As pcy has pointed out the fuel line connector, located about 4-6" below vent line, is a good first place to look.
As pcy has pointed out the fuel line connector, located about 4-6" below vent line, is a good first place to look.
So the fuel smell is unrelated then. Will check on that fuel line connector as pcy has suggested. Thanks again, will let you guys know what I find.
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Also wanted to mention that I had a odd hiccup/stumble like a misfire just minutes before this. Its been happening occasionally. Each time its when the car is stopped (at a light for example) idling. Maybe its unrelated but thought i'd mention it.
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If the fuel line is leaking, it can cause low pressure and can result in the symptoms you are seeing. Bad ignition coil can also cause the same symptom.
If I were you, I'd first investigate the source of that fuel smell. Look for any signs of fuel on both ends of that fuel line (one end is connected to the fuel rail and the other end is connected to the fuel line near the strut tower. Make sure there are plastic clips are on both ends of that fuel line.
If I were you, I'd first investigate the source of that fuel smell. Look for any signs of fuel on both ends of that fuel line (one end is connected to the fuel rail and the other end is connected to the fuel line near the strut tower. Make sure there are plastic clips are on both ends of that fuel line.
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Take a look with the engine running. This way the fuel system will be pressureised. However, don't pull on any lines with engine running, eyeball situation only! Also have a fire extinguisher on hand ready to go, just in case...
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Just an update, I couldn't find any obvious leaks (even with the car running). Whatever it is must be fairly small I would think. The smell is hard to pin point but I would say def. on the driver side which makes sense. I'm going to keep an eye on it. I originally panicked when I saw fluid come out of a tube near the strut tower. Now I know that tube is part of the windshield washer system. Lastly to add to my situation, the car still says I'm low on windshield washer fluid! Will check that the sensor connector isn't loose. Again thanks for the help guys!
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If you have a fuel leak, you need to find it. At best, you'll have major damage to the car. Fuel and hot engine equals fire.
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fuel leak from small hose driver/s side
Gentlemen,
I have a 2005 545i 6 speed....I have noticed a small stream of fuel coming from a hard black plastic tube on the drivers side connected to the braided fuel line which is connected to the fuel rail. What is the name of that black tube and where can I order it.
Much appreciated.
Alvin
I have a 2005 545i 6 speed....I have noticed a small stream of fuel coming from a hard black plastic tube on the drivers side connected to the braided fuel line which is connected to the fuel rail. What is the name of that black tube and where can I order it.
Much appreciated.
Alvin