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Honda Pilot Heater Smells
Has anyone experienced a toxic smell coming from the heater in the 2006 Honda Pilot that burns your nose?
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tidester, host
tidester, host
I also thought of leaking antifreeze, but a friend said antifreeze has a sweet smell and this it neither sweet or foul smelling.
I will ask the dealership to investigate the heating motor and/or leaking antifreeze.
Thanks again for all your help.
tidester, host
I have now made sure the "AC Off" sign is clearly visable on the display and I haven't noticed the smell as much. In addition, I run the mode divided between floor and top vents, rather than through the top vents to minimize what hits me in the face.
Apparently I had been running "both" the AC and heat even though the display did not indicate "AC On." Just the temp, mode, and fan speed showed on the display.
I don't know for sure if this is the problem, but the smell is at least tolerable and it makes more sense than what the dealership told me--"a new car smell." New car smells are pleasant not irritating! I doubt if running over a plastic bag is your problem either. I really like my car, so I'm hoping the heater problem goes away.
Good luck.
She crawled under car and unclogged the drain (no 7), draining appoximately 8 oz of water. No more noise and all for the cost of a few Q-tips. The drain is under the vehicle between the drive shaft and the heatshield on the floor pan about under the rear of the center console. She described it as a flush gromet and got some black gunk out then clear water. Also recommend cleaning dust screen (no 13) on driver's side hers was clogged with dust, lint, etc. We will check now to see if draining regularly as does the front evaporator.
Heater Problem
I have 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 45000 Mile.
three days ago i try to turn on my heat, and then the front vents and window foresters are blowing cold air, while the the rear vents are blowing Hot air as I wanted.
I hope some can help me with this.
thank you in advance
Wiilwaal :confuse:
Please advise, Jim
I always drive until the cost to fix is much greater than the cost to maintain. Honda and Acura cars have always got me many miles along the freeways and city traffic and little fix costs.
Good luck to all and stay safe.
jensad
Thanks,
Terry
bjader