I can smell petrol fumes through my dash vents.

1996 AUDI A4
144,000 MILES
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AUDIA4ZAC
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when I switch on dash vent I can smell petrol fumes even when I switch the vent off you can still smell it.
Dec 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you looked for a fuel leak yet?
Dec 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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AUDIA4ZAC
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Looked under the bonnet and checked the hose and pipes and I can't smell or see anything leaking.But haven't checked underneath.where would be the obvious place to see where it's leaking.
Dec 4, 2011 at 2:10 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Another thing you can do is add fuel leak dye to the fuel and use a dye light to find the leak.
Dec 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM
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AUDIA4ZAC
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Ok . I wil try that thank you.
Dec 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Alright keep me posted.
Dec 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM
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AUDIA4ZAC
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Ok
Dec 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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