Smoke when heater is on
13 December 2005, 12:51 PM
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Smoke when heater is on
Any ideas what this will be, normally when ive had the heating on for a while i get smoke coming outta the intercooler scoop what will cause this,
thanks for any advice.
13 December 2005, 04:02 PM
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are you sure it is not steam?
13 December 2005, 11:25 PM
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yeah i meant steam not smoke. but i also get a slight burning smell in side car when heat is on for awile
14 December 2005, 11:08 AM
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check the pipes to and from the heater matrix under the intercooler.
14 December 2005, 12:05 PM
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Ive been experiencing the same problem...but it doesnt happen all the time and the temp always stays the same!!!!
14 December 2005, 10:42 PM
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Quote:
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Ive been experiencing the same problem...but it doesnt happen all the time and the temp always stays the same!!!!
same here for me
14 December 2005, 10:56 PM
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could be oil burning, or coolant loss. have you checked your levels??????
also what does it smell like.
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14 December 2005, 11:23 PM
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I did have a gearbox oil leak which has been fixed, need to clean exhaust off though. the matrix on the intercooler isnt in best condition could that be causing a leak? it smells like either electric or fluid burning
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