An odd odor coming from the car

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Firebird, Sep 1, 2004.

  1. Firebird

    Firebird Guest

    Today, I noticed an odd odor coming from the car when its warmed up. And
    then the "Maintenance Required" Light is on. Its a 2002 Accord SE,
    well-maintained, 23,000 miles.
    The odor is not very strong, but I have noticed it from other
    cars....Radiator kind of smell.
    Any ideas....My dealer cant take me in till Friday.....
     
    Firebird, Sep 1, 2004
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  2. Firebird

    Brian Smith Guest

    If by 'Radiator kind of smell', you mean Antifreeze (or coolant) odour.
    You may have a leak in your heater core. Unusual in such a young vehicle,
    but, entirely possible. Check your Owners Manual for instructions on
    resetting the maintenance required light on the dash, if you don't know how
    to go about doing so already.

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    Brian

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    Brian Smith, Sep 1, 2004
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  3. Firebird

    RMoore Guest

    Sounds to me as if you might have a small leak in your heater core. You did
    not say weather smell was from inside of car or outside.
     
    RMoore, Sep 2, 2004
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