It only happens when I turn on the heater.

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
147,000 MILES
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JOHN L. PERRY
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On this vehicle, I began getting a smell that was like, the aroma of cows in a field. It was at the same time as a power steering leak. Any comments? Thank you. John
Dec 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for a leaking heater core. Coolant has a bad smell, and if the core is leaking, you will smell it in the vehicle. Also, check the passenger side floor to see if it is wet.
Dec 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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I GET THAT SAME SMELL WHENEVER I GET ON A POST W/ A RED CAR AVATAR!

WHAT'S THE DEAL ABOUT THE PWR STEERING THAT DID NOT SHOW UP?

THE MEDIC
Dec 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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