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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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So I'm driving and I have the a/c on and start smelling coolant thru my vents. When I got to my house I saw that the coolant was leaking from under the passenger side where the condenser is. How do I get this fixed or any ideas on what I could do would help. Thanks in advance
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Sounds like the heater core took a dump. Time to replace it. I wouldnt consider bypassing it now since winter is on its way before too long.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Heater core itself is a cheap part and I would ad replacing the blend door just because they are so **** to fail. The bad news is that you have to pull the dash and its a 7-10 hr job depending on who you ask.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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for a first timer yeah its a PITA, 2nd time and some help of a friend and cordless drill and some sockets its not bad at all. Its that first time that gets ya!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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I did find out through a friend at the dealer. you guys were right it was the heater core. He is going to fix it for $300.00 not bad considering it should've been $700-$800. Good to have friends in high places. Thanks guys
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