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You have an exhaust leak and most likely the ventilation system is operating on fresh air mode and exhaust is being drawn in. BE WARNED exhaust is carbon monoxide and is a poisonous gas, get it checked and repaired
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What causes a burning smell from the vents of the car when the ac is turned on?
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.
Why would my 99 Monte Carlo be running hot have intermittant heat and now white smoke out exhaust and smell in vents?
you have a blown head gasket
2000 intrepid with exhaust smell coming through the vents?
This can be caused by an exaust leak close to to your engine. Breathing exaust fumes can be harmful, get this checked out by a machanic.
What causes a smell of exhaust or burned engine oil from the heater vents of a 2001 Toyota Sienna?
Doesn't matter what type of vehicle, this indicates an exhaust leak and an oil leak. The burnt oil and the exhaust, get pulled into the cowl which is where the air for the interior comes from! Not very healthy...
What would cause a burning rubber smell to come from the vents of your 91 Chevy Cavalier?
Bad heater core.
Why do you Smell of gasoline from 1996 Toyota Celica celica gt?
I would start by checking any leaks in your exhaust and fuel filter area, if there is any leaks throughout the exhaust the smell of gasoline or exhaust may come through into the interior.
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.
Why does the smell of gas come out of your vents on your 2000 Chevy Malibu?
Fuel Leak. Possibly the Fuel Pump. Get it checked immediately.
Why does your 1993 Toyota Camry smell like oil inside?
Check for oil leaks on the Camry. Especially look for oil on the exhaust, as the smell can come into the car.
What can cause exhaust smell inside a car?
Ur exhaust....
Why do outside smells come through AC vents when it is operating?
The reason why is because there are to modes on your Air conditiniong, called fresh air mode and recycling mode, if you want to eliminate outside air put it on recycling mode. The answer to your question there are vents below your windshield to suck up fresh air mode and will pick up any smell outside for example cars exhaust fumes ETC.
What causes moisture to form in bathroom exhaust vents?
Heat and condensation
