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What causes a burning smell from the vents of the car when the ac is turned on?
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∙ 12y ago
Any smell from the car vents is unrelated to the AC system unless it is an antiseptic smell. Generally, the smells are environmental from your engine compartment, where the fresh air is taken from. If you smell something burning from the vents, then something is heating up to much under your hood. Check your compressor for a worn clutch, or oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold.
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What causes Burnt wire smell from AC vents?
Burning wire insulation. Check and make sure there isn't too much voltage running through the fan wires.
What causes a 2001 Grand Cherokee to blow fog-like fumes that have a trace of an antifreeze smell from the vents when the AC is turned on?
The heater coil probably has a leak causing steam and vaporized antifreeze to be released into the vents. Is it using coolant?
What would cause a burning rubber smell to come from the vents of your 91 Chevy Cavalier?
Bad heater core.
Why would my 2001 Ford Focus have a rubber burning smell coming out of the air vents when the car stops at stoplights at idle?
The first and easiest answer that comes to mind is that there is a problem with the cabin air circulating fan. BUT - - there is not really enuf specific information. Are you sure it is a burning RUBBER smell, or a burning PLASTIC smell, or a burning ELECTRICAL smell? All could point to different problems.
Why does a smell like something is burning come through the vents for only a couple of minutes when the car is started in the morning?
The possible explanation for the smell may be that the heater core in the vehicle has a slight leak, therefore the smell of evaporating antifreeze will come through the vents until it is all dried up. Solution is to take the car to a garage and get the heater core replaced.
What would cause a slight burning smell through the vents and low squealing noise when the ac is turned on in a 2004 Honda accord lx v6?
May be nothing more than compressor belt is slipping or A/C compressor may be getting "tired" an may soon need replacement
What does it mean if a burning smell is coming from the air vents and now the air and heat do not work?
i would get some one to check that out it sounds pretty scarry! i would stay out of that room for a while.
Why would a 1998 Jeep Wrangler have a rust colored antifreeze continuing after a flush and a burning smell coming through the air vents?
Does it smell like burning antifreeze? Usally it means that the heater-core is going bad. If you do not service it it can be a lot worse. You will end up with Anitfreeze all over you passenger side floor board.
Odor coming from vent in auto when fan is turned on?
If its a sweet smell you may have a heater core leak and the fan is blowing antifreeze thru the vents. If its a moldy rotten smell you have mold growing in your vents. This happens when the moisture does not drain properly causing mold. You can purchase a spray at most auto parts store to kill and stop this and refresh your air vent system.
Why is there a strange smell from your vents?
there could be a dead animal in your vent
What is the Burning oil smell coming in through vents in the van?
An engine oil leak that drips or runs onto the hot exhaust and the fumes find their way into the fresh air intake under the cowl area.
Why do Heat vents blow gas smell?
you need a head casket
