HYBRID VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION
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1. A method for a vehicle with an engine, comprising:
- during an engine off condition, delivering fuel from a fuel tank into a reservoir while the fuel tank is vented to atmosphere; and
sealing the fuel tank from atmosphere and indicating a leak based on pressure in the fuel tank.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for fuel system leak detection in a hybrid electric vehicle using a fuel reservoir are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, during an engine off condition, delivering fuel from a fuel tank into a reservoir while the fuel tank is vented to atmosphere, and sealing the fuel tank from atmosphere and indicating a leak based on pressure in the fuel tank.
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1. A method for a vehicle with an engine, comprising:
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during an engine off condition, delivering fuel from a fuel tank into a reservoir while the fuel tank is vented to atmosphere; and sealing the fuel tank from atmosphere and indicating a leak based on pressure in the fuel tank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for a vehicle with an engine with a fuel system, comprising:
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during a first engine off condition, delivering fuel from a fuel tank into a reservoir to generate pressure for leak diagnostics; and during a second engine off condition, delivering fuel from the fuel tank into the reservoir to generate vacuum for leak diagnostics. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A vehicle system, comprising:
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a fuel system including a fuel tank and a fuel vapor canister; a fuel reservoir; a fuel pump; a fuel tank isolation valve; and a controller configured to; during a first engine off condition; open the fuel tank isolation valve and operate the fuel pump to deliver fuel from the fuel tank into the reservoir; close the fuel tank isolation valve and discontinue operation of the fuel pump; and indicate a leak based on a pressure increase in the fuel tank less than a pressure increase threshold after operation of the fuel pump is discontinued; and during a second engine off condition; close the fuel tank isolation valve and operate the fuel pump to deliver fuel from the fuel tank into the reservoir; and discontinue operation of the fuel pump and indicate a leak based on a vacuum increase in the fuel tank less than a vacuum increase threshold after operation of the fuel pump is discontinued. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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