Hi, when I turn on the front wind shield defroster, I am getting an exhaust smell. What could be an issue?
Mar 13, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Exhaust smell from front wind shield defogger?
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Hello,
The most likely issue could be a possible refrigerant leak in the A/C system. Refrigerant can smell like exhaust gas. Try turning your AC on when using the normal vents and see if the smell changes from A/C on to A/C off.
The other cause could be an exhaust leak.
How to check:
https://youtu.be/xLv1HST3ZRs
General exhaust information:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-exhaust-systems-work
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
The most likely issue could be a possible refrigerant leak in the A/C system. Refrigerant can smell like exhaust gas. Try turning your AC on when using the normal vents and see if the smell changes from A/C on to A/C off.
The other cause could be an exhaust leak.
How to check:
https://youtu.be/xLv1HST3ZRs
General exhaust information:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-exhaust-systems-work
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:18 AM
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Hi Boris, thank you. I will check.
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:24 AM