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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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HI, on acceleration I get a very faint chemical smell from the ACC when on; I think it could be gasoline; no smells outside car nor in engine compartment. Any similar experiences?
 
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:06 AM
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Freon.
 
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Good point.
I am converted to R-134; also the system has some yellow-green leak indicator.
Oh, well, as long as I don't have a fire.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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i think freon is not a fire hazzard for as long as you don't mix it with gasoline. (just kidding).

everytime i open the system to replace the evaporator, i always get this very strong smell that you said. it makes me skip my lunch.
 
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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IF IT SMELLS LIKE GAS IT MIGHT BE THE E.H.A. LEAKING LOCATED UNDER THE AIR CLEANER....SOME 134A STOP LEAK SMELLS CHEM/ LY...
 
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