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#8 of 17 Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [bgoldfed] by sandy14 Jan 27, 2007 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: bgoldfed (Jan 27, 2007 6:32 pm) A student in my class who is a mechanic suggested it smelled like an electronic burning smell much like a "fried" computer board, which it does, and that it might be because I was running the heater with the AC on. He also explained it in terms of how much humidity is or is not in the car. With both the AC and heater on there would be very little humidity in the car which might also cause a burning sensation in one's nose.   I have now made sure the "AC Off" sign is clearly visable on the display and I haven't noticed the smell as much. In addition, I run the mode divided between floor and top vents, rather than through the top vents to minimize what hits me in the face.   Apparently I had been running "both" the AC and heat even though the display did not indicate "AC On." Just the temp, mode, and fan speed showed on the display.   I don't know for sure if this is the problem, but the smell is at least tolerable and it makes more sense than what the dealership told me--"a new car smell." New car smells are pleasant not irritating! I doubt if running over a plastic bag is your problem either. I really like my car, so I'm hoping the heater problem goes away.   Good luck.
#9 of 17 heater smells 2003 honda civic by nikky7 Jan 30, 2007 (8:49 pm)
We have a 2003 Honda Civic. Owned since it was new. This winter while using the heater there is a toxic burning smell. Also chemical odor smells like paint thinner. The odor makes you sick. We have taken it to the dealer for repair. They have inspected the heater core & pressure tested the coolant system but find no problems. Yet the odor is still there. The only relief is not to use the heater. Any suggestions? Anyone have this problem and find a solution. Replies to this message: j1999mits (May 29, 2009 10:40 pm)
#10 of 17 Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by nikky7 Jan 31, 2007 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: sandy14 (Dec 11, 2006 12:31 pm) We have a honda civic 2003 with the same exact problem. We have taken it to the dealer 3 times to try and find the problem with no luck. The smell makes you so sick you cant drive it for long distances. Did you have any luck with checking your heater motor ? The dealership told us there was a bulletin about the heater motors wires burning but that our heater motor checked okay. Thanks for any help.
#11 of 17 heated seats by ezfresh Mar 01, 2007 (8:41 pm)
do you have heated seats? was that the problem??
#12 of 17 Honda Pilot heater A/C rattle/buzzing noise by danofcal30 Oct 11, 2007 (5:37 pm)
My wife complained to the dealer about a noise coming from the heater and A/C vents esp. when stopping the car. The dealer tech rode with her and heard the noise but quoted a 2 hour estimate to check it out ($195 not covered by HondaCare) No thanks. We looked online and found a diagram at: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- cgry1=Pilot&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=5DR+EXL+NAVI&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=REAR+HEA- TER+UNIT   She crawled under car and unclogged the drain (no 7), draining appoximately 8 oz of water. No more noise and all for the cost of a few Q-tips. The drain is under the vehicle between the drive shaft and the heatshield on the floor pan about under the rear of the center console. She described it as a flush gromet and got some black gunk out then clear water. Also recommend cleaning dust screen (no 13) on driver's side hers was clogged with dust, lint, etc. We will check now to see if draining regularly as does the front evaporator. Replies to this message: gmwalters (Oct 15, 2007 11:09 am)
#13 of 17 Re: Honda Pilot heater A/C rattle/buzzing noise [danofcal30] by gmwalters Oct 15, 2007 (11:09 am)
Replying to: danofcal30 (Oct 11, 2007 5:37 pm) Thanks for the information. I checked mine and it was clean, and I was able to find it following your description of the location. Mine has a rubber nipple that extends down from the flush grommet...maybe an inch long...quite flexible.
#15 of 17 Re: heater smells 2003 honda civic [nikky7] by j1999mits May 29, 2009 (10:40 pm)
Replying to: nikky7 (Jan 30, 2007 8:49 pm) Have you figured out what is making the weird smell in your vents? My Mitsubishi Galant is doing it too and it is now so bad that I cough and it burns my eyes
#17 of 17 2006 Honda Pilot Heater Problem No Heat from the front Vents by wiilwaal Oct 17, 2009 (9:22 pm)
Hi Heater Problem   I have 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 45000 Mile. three days ago i try to turn on my heat, and then the front vents and window foresters are blowing cold air, while the the rear vents are blowing Hot air as I wanted. I hope some can help me with this. thank you in advance Wiilwaal

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