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RICHARDXXX · * Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 22 Location: WEST YORKSHIRE

I have a Pajero mk1 and when i first turn the heaters on or have them on when starting there is a very pungent smell that comes from them. Its that bad it makes me gip. Does anyone know what causes this and how it can be rectified.
Thanks

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colin cromwell · ** Joined: 22 Dec 2002 Posts: 56 Location: poole dorset

HI RICHARD, ARE YOU LOOSING ANY WATER? IF YOU HAVE A SMALL LEAK ON THE HEATER MATRIX, THE SMELL COULD BE ANTIFREEZE,AS THE HEATER WARMES UP THE ANTI FREEZE EVAPORATES AND IS DRAWN INTO THE CAR! IT IS A SWEET SMELL, SNIFF YOUR RAD CAP TO SEE IFF ITS THE SAME, GOOD LUCK , COLIN

RICHARDXXX · * Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 22 Location: WEST YORKSHIRE

I have no leaks whatsoever have checked all that thanks x

marcsparks · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2003 18:33 Post subject:

it could be an old pair off socks Laughing

seriously tho it could be the air con evaporator thats hummin ...if you go to halfords they do a spray wynns i beleive you spray it in the ducts and it takes away any nasty niffs hope this helps atb marc

PeterMiller · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2003 23:42 Post subject:

SECONDED !!

My car absolutely stank of ripe socks - it's the air con filters get clogged up with toe nails and bogey (or is that just me?)

The Haflords spray works a treat - just make sure you follow the instructions and have the A/C on with the RECIRC on!

Pete