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Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells by sandy14
Dec 10, 2006 (9:30 pm)
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Has anyone experienced a toxic smell coming from the heater in the 2006 Honda Pilot that burns your nose?
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by tidester HOST
Dec 10, 2006 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: sandy14 (Dec 10, 2006 9:30 pm)

Toxic smell? Can you describe it a little more accurately? Acrid? Acidic? Rotten? Chemical? Could it be an allergic reaction to dust or some other allergen?
 
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [tidester] by sandy14
Dec 11, 2006 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Dec 10, 2006 9:51 pm)

The heater smell is somewhere between a burning smell and a chemical smell, more toward chemical. I've owned lots of cars in my life and the heater in all of them delivers warm air that does not burn one's nose. Several passengers in my car also report the burning nose. I live in a high allergy area, but that normally exhibits itself in a car's air conditioning with a slightly moldy smell. Any suggestions on what I might ask the Honder dealership to investigate since I've only owned the car since May and it is still under warranty? Thanks!
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by tidester HOST
Dec 11, 2006 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: sandy14 (Dec 11, 2006 5:42 am)

There are a lot of possible causes including a defective heating motor or leaking antifreeze. Does it occur when you use "recirc" mode for ventillation?
 
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [tidester] by sandy14
Dec 11, 2006 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: tidester (Dec 11, 2006 11:13 am)

Thanks so much for your prompt reply. I almost emailed you back this morning to tell you that the ONLY way I can stop the smell is to turn the system to "OFF" and then hit the "recir" ventillation mode, essentially stopping all incoming air. Not fun in 30 degree weather!
 
I also thought of leaking antifreeze, but a friend said antifreeze has a sweet smell and this it neither sweet or foul smelling.
 
I will ask the dealership to investigate the heating motor and/or leaking antifreeze.
 
Thanks again for all your help.
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by tidester HOST
Dec 11, 2006 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: sandy14 (Dec 11, 2006 12:31 pm)

Good luck and let us know what you find out!
 
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by bgoldfed
Jan 27, 2007 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: sandy14 (Dec 10, 2006 9:30 pm)

I have the same problem, the dealer told me I ran over a plastic bag. However, it has returned, an acrid, chemical smell. Was your problem resolved?
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [bgoldfed] by sandy14
Jan 27, 2007 (8:38 pm)
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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.
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heater smells 2003 honda civic by nikky7
Jan 30, 2007 (8:49 pm)
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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.
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Re: Honda Pilot 2006 Heater Smells [sandy14] by nikky7
Jan 31, 2007 (1:38 pm)
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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.

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