gas fumes

2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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REDDRYDER
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2003 Pontiac Bonneville when I turn the heater on I smell gasoline fumes. When I turn it off I don't smell them.
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Dec 9, 2010 at 4:04 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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Have it checked for a raw fuel leak under the hood n the engine compartment. The HVAC fresh air inlet is under the cowl vent at the base of the windshield, when the fan is drawing air, it is probably pulling the fumes from under the hood.
Dec 9, 2010 at 4:32 AM
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