maple syrup smell from A/C
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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.
just noticed a funny syrup smell yesterday from the A/C as it blew cold air..
any info is appreciated. thanks.
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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.
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.
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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?
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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?
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 will go out here and do a thorough check for leaks all over the engine bay just to be sure.
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If you can't find the leak, I suggest a tall stack of buckwheat pancakes.
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.
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.
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If you can't find the leak, I suggest a tall stack of buckwheat pancakes. 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.
If you can't find the leak, I suggest a tall stack of buckwheat pancakes.
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.
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