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#1 of 1675 Equinox Problems and Solutions by snowman

Jun 05, 2004 (12:44 pm)

I like to hear from current owners that what type of problems they have. I know it is little early but I m sure owners have observations...

#2 of 1675 Re: Equinox Problems and Solutions [snowman #1] by jedurocher

Jun 07, 2004 (9:23 am)

Replying to: snowman (Jun 05, 2004 12:44 pm)
Snowman,
 
I know that there are some issues that people are running into. Look in the main board. They are intermingled with other posts. I had one dealing with setting the EQ and received an answer from there.
 
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#3 of 1675 EQUINOX ODOR PROBLEM by carmen

Jun 10, 2004 (10:13 am)

I RECENTLY GOT MY EQUINOX, AND SOON NOTICE IT DID NOT HAVE THE NICE NEW CAR SMELL. HOWEVER, IT DID AND DOES STILL SMELL. SO BAD THAT MY WIFE KNOWS WHEN I'M HOME BEFORE SHE SEES ME. WHEN I CALLED MY SALES REP HE TOLD ME HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT DID NOT OFFER A SOLUTION. I HAVE A APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE CAR IN ON 6/14, I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED.

#4 of 1675 Re: EQUINOX ODOR PROBLEM [carmen #3] by snowman

Jun 11, 2004 (1:27 pm)

Replying to: carmen (Jun 10, 2004 10:13 am)
Give us more details, where it is coming from, AC vents?

#5 of 1675 Re: EQUINOX ODOR PROBLEM [carmen #3] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 12, 2004 (10:40 am)

Replying to: carmen (Jun 10, 2004 10:13 am)
carmen, please turn off your CAPS LOCK. It's very hard for others to read your comments.
 
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#6 of 1675 Re: EQUINOX ODOR PROBLEM [snowman #4] by carmen

Jun 14, 2004 (5:38 am)

Replying to: snowman (Jun 11, 2004 1:27 pm)
No, it is definitely not coming from the a/c vents. It is just in the car. I have at the dealers today. It is so bad that my family refuses to get in the car. You smell it as soon as you open the door. Whatever it is I hope they solve it.

#7 of 1675 by snowman

Jun 14, 2004 (5:54 am)

I wonder it is the sulfur from gas...

#8 of 1675 Re: [snowman #7] by carmen

Jun 15, 2004 (5:30 am)

Replying to: snowman (Jun 14, 2004 5:54 am)
Thank you for your reply, the only way I can describe the smell is that it is a moldy, mildew type of smell. I had it at the dealer yesterday and they deodorized it. But to tell you the truth, It still smells. I'm going to wait a day or two to see what happens before I bring it back. I also plan on calling GM.

#9 of 1675 Re: [carmen #8] by snowman

Jun 15, 2004 (6:38 am)

Replying to: carmen (Jun 15, 2004 5:30 am)
AC system needs to discharge some water thru a pipe or clear tube, this might be blocked. If the smell is not like rotten egg, it should be definitely AC system which can be addressed easy. Good luck and keep us posted.

#10 of 1675 Equinox Odor by reed

Jun 15, 2004 (1:34 pm)

We bought a new Equinox about 2 weeks ago. When the engine is hot it gives off a gross odor (smells like a dead animal that's been on the side of the road for a month in the hot sun). We've checked all thru it, took it back to the dealer and they couldn't find anything either. They thought it might be a tiny antifreeze leak but it wasn't. They said to give it a couple of weeks to see if it's a sealant that will burn off with time. You can smell it slightly when the vehicle is sitting but it's nasty when it's been driven and the engine is hot.

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