2002 Honda Civic when driving car smells like fish or melde

15,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PUKIMAN1111
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water in radiator always low so i ran it hot last weekend and water was coming out of a hose under car behind engine is that hose a splash pan exit hose
for car heater? and is this heater kuput. no good.
water thats coming out is rust in color.
is car heater $$$ to have one installed. or cut hoses and bypass car heater so as to drive around.

Thank you for your help.

updated 3-18-09

Rust water is coming out of a hose that's under the car mid front section Its like a drain hose for something don't know. that's were I am losing
water and inside of car smells bad. Is it car heater that went bad?
Mar 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Your question is a bit difficult to understand. Can you re-phrase your question(s).

And yes, the heater core job is an expensive repair. You COULD bypass the heater core, however I do not recommend this and it is most likely against your state laws since you will not be able to effectively defrost your windshield.
Mar 16, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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