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Old 05-18-2007, 10:44 AM   #1
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ok i've stuck this in OT for exposure.

posted in TAC about my beater (90 accord) it seems that i have a strong smell coming from inside the car. I smells like rad fluid but i could be wrong. Now i have checked the firewall and found nothing..i pulled the passenger carpet to find no leaks, or wetness...i am stumped.

today on when i got in my car..it was toxic...the smell was overwhelming. it seems to only happen when the inside is heated up, during the nite its not so bad.

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Old 05-18-2007, 10:47 AM   #2
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

Its the cabin filter. it's 17 years old. Change it.
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:51 AM   #3
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:53 AM   #4
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

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Its the cabin filter. it's 17 years old. Change it.
so you think the cabin filter gets heated up and produces the funky smell??...
i wonder where its located?
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:57 AM   #5
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

it's probably moldy.. like cheese
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:59 AM   #6
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

Maybe something has died in your car or engine bay?
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Old 05-18-2007, 11:49 AM   #7
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

no nothing died...but i need to figure this out soon..the smell is horrible in hte mornings.
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Old 05-18-2007, 11:49 AM   #8
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by any chance was this woman in ur car.
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:00 PM   #9
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

Where is heater core located in those cars? Check heater core.
Do you go low on coolant at all? Check coolant level.
Possible mold in vent ducts,.. old, moldy cabin air filter.
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:09 PM   #10
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

i've checked coolant..and its full...no leaks..so i don't know ...i could be moldy air vents..i don't think the accord has a cabin filter
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:29 PM   #11
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Its the cabin filter. it's 17 years old. Change it.
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:52 PM   #12
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

i don't think the 90 accord had a cabin filter..???
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:02 PM   #13
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

The smell could be from the seat foam and carpet when the sun hits it or when it gets hot the odour is released. I would get the seats out and clean the seats and carpet with uphostery/carpet shampoo and wet vac then let it dry out in the sun. or take it to a detailer.

Check this out: http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...detailing.html

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Old 05-18-2007, 01:16 PM   #14
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Re: Strange Odor in car !!!

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The smell could be from the seat foam and carpet when the sun hits it or when it gets hot the odour is released. I would get the seats out and clean the seats and carpet with uphostery/carpet shampoo and wet vac then let it dry out in the sun. or take it to a detailer.

Check this out: http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...detailing.html


BY GOD...i think you're right,....it only happens when its hot ...and the seats might be wet...

Thanks HOLOTYPE..i'm gonna try that on the weekend.
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