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Replying to: specked (Mar 03, 2008 8:44 am)
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Just wondering if anyone has had a wierd smell coming out of the vent on startup. it only lasts a few seconds...I have tried spraying lysol in through vent in firewall as suggested by dealer, but it hasnt done anything to fix the problem. Air smell is so bad I have to open the windows....even in below zero temps here in Northern BC Have been to the dealer a few times and they have not been able to fix it yet. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? 
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Replying to: canadacaliber (Mar 09, 2008 1:12 pm) evaporator which located in the dash about at its center. The problem arises from using the ac/defrost cycle both of which use the evaperator to remove water/humidity from the cabin area. You can help prevent it by running the HEATER only on high for several minutes before turning the car off. If you spray Lysol with the fan on mid setting spray it thru the cabin airfilter access behind the glovebox,you can spray the cabin airfilter itself with Lysol or do as I did by placing a FEW drops of liquid car scent (something you can live with) onto the cabin air filter. I have owned Chrysler cars since 1984 and this crops up in some models more than others. Since scenting the filter and letting it run on heat only for a few minutes I haven't noticed it all winter. |
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Replying to: chris65amg (Feb 15, 2005 4:46 pm)
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Replying to: pmccord (May 23, 2008 7:22 am) The Caliber platform vehicles are the Caliber, Avenger, Sebring, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass. |
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Our 2007 Dodge Caliber RT, 13000 miles has developed a leak into the interior front passenger compartment of the vehicle. It "appears" to be AC related? Water is visibly entering the passenger compartment and can be seen more predominantly on the passenger side but also in the area of the gas pedal. There is also a distinct sound of water running when turning at a slow speeds to the left, with the sound coming from the right front area. The problem continued even after shutting the AC off for 30 miles. Emailed dealer today, Sunday of course so no answer. Will follow up after repairs, hopefully?
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Replying to: gman64 (Jun 08, 2008 4:11 am) the AC evaporater overflow drains out in the gas pedal area. I have seen 2 or 3 posts in the past two years about the drain in the engine compartment becoming clogged and creating this problem. If you lift the carpeting up in that area you can see the hose and the hole it goes thru. |
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Replying to: gman64 (Jun 08, 2008 4:11 am) |
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Replying to: ghs (Aug 31, 2007 3:54 pm)
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Replying to: gbanker_33 (Jun 30, 2008 7:04 am) free of charge. I had 18-031-07 done on mine over a yr ago and it made a noticeable difference. There is a procedure you can do yourself that may help and this is a proven method tested by many Caliber owners. 1-Turn the ignition to RUN but DO NOT start. 2-Depress the gas pedal to the floor SLOWLY while counting to 15. 3-Release the gas SLOWLY again counting to 15. 4-Turn ignition to OFF and remove key. 5-Restart and take a test drive. This procedure recalibrates the linarity of the fly by wire accelerator. You can do this as often as you feel needed.
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