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#7 of 1523 by snowman Jun 14, 2004 (4:54 am)
I wonder it is the sulfur from gas... Replies to this message: carmen (Jun 15, 2004 4:30 am) snowman (Jun 15, 2004 5:38 am) carmen (Jun 16, 2004 3:25 am) and 2 more... triel (Mar 26, 2005 11:37 pm) laserblue (Jul 06, 2009 3:40 pm)
#8 of 1523 Re: [snowman #7] by carmen Jun 15, 2004 (4:30 am)
Replying to: snowman (Jun 14, 2004 4:54 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. Replies to this message: snowman (Jun 15, 2004 5:38 am) carmen (Jun 16, 2004 3:25 am) jrest (Jun 18, 2004 5:03 pm) subchef (Jan 15, 2008 5:37 pm) triel (Mar 26, 2005 11:37 pm) laserblue (Jul 06, 2009 3:40 pm)
#9 of 1523 Re: [carmen #8] by snowman Jun 15, 2004 (5:38 am)
Replying to: carmen (Jun 15, 2004 4:30 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. Replies to this message: carmen (Jun 16, 2004 3:25 am) jrest (Jun 18, 2004 5:03 pm) subchef (Jan 15, 2008 5:37 pm)
#10 of 1523 Equinox Odor by reed Jun 15, 2004 (12:34 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. Replies to this message: snowman (Jun 16, 2004 5:35 am) jpesci17 (Dec 04, 2005 6:09 pm) wishididnot (Jun 30, 2006 5:51 pm) mr_bots (Jul 01, 2006 1:15 pm)
#11 of 1523 by noxwannabe Jun 15, 2004 (6:24 pm)
Had no odor problems with mine which I've had for over a month. My only complaint is the air pressure vibration I get when various windows are open. I have to adjust heights and usually open more than one window to compensate. And why don't the back windows go down all the way? Seems like plenty of room for them to do so.
#12 of 1523 Re: [snowman #9] by carmen Jun 16, 2004 (3:25 am)
Replying to: snowman (Jun 15, 2004 5:38 am) Thanks for the tip I'm scheduling another appointment. I may have been wrong about it not coming from AC. Yesterday, driving home from work, which is only 10 min., I realized that my shirt smelled really bad.......I had the AC on. So as crazy as it may seem, I took the shirt I had on the previous day out of the hamper to smell it, it didn't smell as bad. I didn't have the AC on that day. Its really frustrating, I have a new car and no one in my family will ride in it. Replies to this message: jrest (Jun 18, 2004 5:03 pm) subchef (Jan 15, 2008 5:37 pm)
#13 of 1523 Re: Equinox Odor [reed #10] by snowman Jun 16, 2004 (5:35 am)
Replying to: reed (Jun 15, 2004 12:34 pm) It sounds like sulfur smell. It is not uncommon to have sulfur smell in some vehicles but not normal. Needs to be addressed. The smell caused by bacteria accumulation in air ventilation system can be tolorable but poses health risks and needs to be addressed. Sulfur smell is like a week old dead animal smell as you describe, this is somewhat related to safety. Mention this to your dealer see what comes behind of it. Replies to this message: jpesci17 (Dec 04, 2005 6:09 pm)
#14 of 1523 Re: [carmen #12] -rear windows by jrest Jun 18, 2004 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: carmen (Jun 16, 2004 3:25 am) Carmen,   I would think your rear windows aren't going down all the way because of a child safety feature. Read the manual! as there should be a way to disable that. I don't own the equinox (yet). My equinox had to be special ordered so I'm playing the waiting game.
#15 of 1523 Nothing in the manual on rear windows by noxwannabe Jun 22, 2004 (8:49 pm)
But I'll check the door panel where the switch is for the child safety door locks and see if it says anything. I know a lot of SUVs have back windows that don't go down all the way I just thought with the long wheel base and the wide back door that there would be plenty of room to put a full size window. Replies to this message: michiana (Jun 29, 2005 9:49 am)
#16 of 1523 Equinox Odor Problem by carmen Jun 28, 2004 (8:00 am)
I took my Equinox back to the dealer on Friday, he said the evaporator wasn't working. The smell is not completely gone. He told me use disenfectant spray and to keep circulating the air, leave the windows open. I still don't see any water coming from the A/C. I'm wondering is that normal since there is a evaporatoring system. Also, just in case, are you familiar with the New Jersey Lemon Law? Replies to this message: snowman (Jun 28, 2004 6:51 pm)

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