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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Coolant smell from heater?! #907722 09/29/08 03:32 AM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 95 L ldrdl OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I just used the heat today for the 1st time since last winter and I noticed a coolant smell coming out of the heater vents, is that normal?? Also, immediatly after i shut my car off I heard a beeping noise(sounded like when your cell phone batter gets low) and I could not figure out where it came from, the computer would not make an occasional noise like that would it? Re: Coolant smell from heater?! [Re: ldrdl] #907723 09/29/08 04:13 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler Check the carpet and floorboard on the passanger side for coolant leak from the heater core.. Simply using the heater would NOT cause a leak as the coolant flows thru it at all times.. However using it will flow the incoming air over the core and give you the smell of coolant if there is a leak...small or large. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: Coolant smell from heater?! [Re: ldrdl] #907724 09/29/08 05:55 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,087 Southeast Michigan BobRowe Body Damage is Cool Regarding the coolant smell... I agree with BJ. You have a coolant leak in your heater. If it's a large leak, you'll have coolant on your floorboard. It it's a really small leak, the air through the heater may be evaporating it (and carrying the small into the passenger compartment) before it can leak out of the heater assembly. Regarding the beeping... It may help the super mechanics on this forum if they knew what year and model of vehicle you're talking about! 1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch. Re: Coolant smell from heater?! [Re: BobRowe] #907725 09/29/08 06:14 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 95 L ldrdl OP Getting the Wheeling Fever sorry! 99 Cherokee 4.0. w/ 90,000 miles. ill check the carpet. Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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