Smelling of Petrol and spanner light on

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2001
Variant: 1.6
Categories: Leaks & Noises
HELP.....
For the last few weeks there as been a strong smell of petrol when driving the car.. Now the light with the spanner over the car keeps coming on... But not staying on.. Any ideas what could be wrong with it anyone?
Thanks in advance
John
Problem added: May 20, 2015 (8 years ago)
Slimbaggies

Points: 1
First thing to check would be for fuel leaks and also fuel cap .If not that , is engine running on all cyls ? If not , unburnt fuel may be what is setting light off , causing smell .You may have to get it scanned to see what is triggering light .Other possible causes , like exhaust / cat .
Answered May 21, 2015 (8 years ago)
whittingehame

Points: 37,684
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