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Car Forum / Lexus Cars / December 2005

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ES300 LEXUS-SMELL FROM HEATER

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RRALOT - 19 Dec 2005 21:22 GMT
MY ES300 HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL COMING FROM IT, COULD IT BE THE FILTER OR
WHAT?ALMOST LIKE A BURNING SMELL!
Ray O - 19 Dec 2005 22:07 GMT
> MY ES300 HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL COMING FROM IT, COULD IT BE THE FILTER OR
> WHAT?ALMOST LIKE A BURNING SMELL!

What year ES 300?  Has any service or maintenance been performed lately?
Does the smell come from only the floor vents or from the dashboard vents as
well?  Does the smell come whether the engine is running or not?
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RRALOT - 19 Dec 2005 22:38 GMT
tHE SMELL COMES WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. aLSO IT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE
TOP VENTS
Ray O - 20 Dec 2005 03:29 GMT
> tHE SMELL COMES WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. aLSO IT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE
> TOP VENTS

I'll provide some newsgroup etiquette...  Typing with your caps lock on
denotes shouting so it is more polite to type using normal capitalization as
necessary.  Also, it is helpful if you do not delete previous relevant parts
of the thread (discussion) so that people posting responses know what you
are talking about.

Now, for some additional information:
How old is the car?
How many miles or kilometers on the odometer?
Does the smell come when the car is moving or just when it is sitting still?
Is the smell stronger in reverse or in forward or in neutral/park?
Do all of the fan speeds on the heater blower work?
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