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2001 Merc Sable, a/c & heater smell

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Old Feb 15, 2023 | 12:21 AM
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Default 2001 Merc Sable, a/c & heater smell

When I turn on either my a/c or my heater I get a small out of the vents for about 5-10 minutes. Best I can describe is that it is a sweet smell.

any ideas what this could be?
 
Old Feb 15, 2023 | 03:25 AM
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When I turn on either my a/c or my heater I get a small out of the vents for about 5-10 minutes. Best I can describe is that it is a sweet smell.

any ideas what this could be?
Sounds like your heater core is leaking. I would start with pressure testing your cooling system.If your core is leaking, it is a labor intensive job involving disassembly of the dash and possible evacuation of your a/c system.
 
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