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98T5 Sep 23, 2007 01:19 PM
maple syrup smell from A/C
 
98 T5 turbo with 114,000 miles, located in the USA.

just noticed a funny syrup smell yesterday from the A/C as it blew cold air..

any info is appreciated. thanks.

b5254t Sep 23, 2007 04:20 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
Check for coolant leaks it sounds like a leaking heater core. pull back the carpet on drivers side and see if you can see it leaking.

tech Sep 23, 2007 05:24 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
ORIGINAL: b5254t

Check for coolant leaks it sounds like a leaking heater core. pull back the carpet on drivers side and see if you can see it leaking.
+1

98T5 Sep 23, 2007 10:15 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
I checked behind the carpet by the accelarator and nothing is leaking under there. what's my next move?

thanks

b5254t Sep 24, 2007 06:54 AM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
pressurize the coolant system and see if it holds pressure if it does not it is leaking somewhere check your coolant level is it going down any? Check your water pump any cracked hoses, radiator,hoses going through firewall to the heater core. You did not have any other work done to the car recently that may have caused a leak have you?

98T5 Jan 21, 2008 10:03 AM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
ORIGINAL: b5254t

pressurize the coolant system and see if it holds pressure if it does not it is leaking somewhere check your coolant level is it going down any? Check your water pump any cracked hoses, radiator,hoses going through firewall to the heater core. You did not have any other work done to the car recently that may have caused a leak have you?
I checked the hoses, but I will double and triple check them again today. no work done recently in the engine bay to cause a leak. however, I did buy a new resevoir cap since it was cracked and added some anti-freeze/coolant, but that was months ago.

I will go out here and do a thorough check for leaks all over the engine bay just to be sure.

white out Jan 21, 2008 12:23 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
Check around the cap to see if it is leaking.

Nick

jks2 Jan 21, 2008 02:27 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
If you can't find the leak, I suggest a tall stack of buckwheat pancakes.:D Seriously, do you notice a dampness in the carpet? It could be a small leak that is being soaked up before you can see it.

98T5 Jan 21, 2008 09:02 PM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
ORIGINAL: jks2

If you can't find the leak, I suggest a tall stack of buckwheat pancakes.:D Seriously, do you notice a dampness in the carpet? It could be a small leak that is being soaked up before you can see it.
lol...I almost broke out the Biscuits this morning it smelled so good...

Rickc10ny Jan 23, 2008 11:07 AM
RE: maple syrup smell from A/C
 
maybe you have a Vermont car? :D


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