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Old 11-02-2006, 10:22 PM
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Re: 2003 Montana exhaust smell in car at idle

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Originally Posted by bsg
When the car is parked, running at idle with the heat on. There is a strong exhaust smell in the car. If the recirculation switch on the smell goes away. It only comes in with the recirculation switch off. Which draws air from the outside in. I've checked the tailpipe for proper length, all the window seals and exhaust system for leaks. All check good. The dealer has done the same. They say turn the recirculation on ( no outside air ). In this configuration, the floor heat does not work.
That's quite a "dealer" you have there. I guess they don't like to work on HVAC issues.

Sorry I don't have any suggestions for this one, except maybe look for another dealer or other shop. Is the van still under warranty?

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