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Jan 21, 2009 | 09:06 PM

back2it

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smell from cabin heater

My lovely ride seems to have developed an issue with the cabin heater. If I set the temp above 71(F). it starts to smell like burnt rubber or plastic.

Any suggestions?

Jan 22, 2009 | 05:00 AM

morjags

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RE: smell from cabin heater

cheak wireing to the fan motor ,may be loose or fan motor on its way out

Jan 26, 2009 | 06:56 AM

back2it

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Can I get at that without major surgery to the console?

Jan 26, 2009 | 11:17 PM

polisak

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RE: smell from cabin heater

I thought I had the same problem but took it to the dealer and found that the PCV hose had worn through and the oil was dripping on the manifold. It was happening when I turned the heat on or when I came to a stop. They figured that the PCV oil separator was gone on it too so I had it replaced. They had to take the intakes off and the lower ones too.

Jan 28, 2009 | 06:39 AM

back2it

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polisak -

That's sounds terribly expensive on the labor side. I hope that's not the case in my situation.

Did you have oil spotting where you parked it? I don't notice any leaking fluids on my driveway plus the smell from my cabin heater is distinctly the aroma of burning rubber or plastic. Doesn't happen at 71 or below.

This is terrible news.

Feb 24, 2009 | 01:50 PM

sailbrit

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smell from cabin heater

Dear back2it,

My S-Type has developed exactly the same symptoms you describe - have you been able to resolve the problem?

Thanks

Feb 26, 2009 | 09:20 AM

MySType

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I am having the same thing on mine, when I stop at a light there is smoke that comes from the right side. I look at it and it looks as thought there is oil that is dripping on the manifold. I will have it looked at when I get my lurch fixed.

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Jan 8, 2010 | 01:07 PM

FunJag

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Hey guys any word on the fix for the described problem of the smoke? Mine has started that mess too. Please respond with some ideas as it is scaring the mess out of my wife....(me too) Thanks.

Jan 8, 2010 | 06:48 PM

ndy4eva

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Please read this thread. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=30535

I had oil leak that came down to manifold and burt the oil. The smell was pretty bad. I fixed it myself by replacing two IMT O-rings. It's been okay for while. I need to monitor the oil level to see any more leakage.

Oh, I have pictures after I cleaned IMT and manifold. My manifold was covered with burnt oil.

Jan 8, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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Pantomath

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My 03' has been getting this same problem, a burning plastic smell comming out of the front heaters when I turn the heat on.

ndy4eva, how much were the IMT O-rings?

Jan 8, 2010 | 09:21 PM

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joycesjag

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The O rings are less than $5.00 ea. you will need two. If you want to save alot of money, there is a simple way of changing them.

Jan 8, 2010 | 10:59 PM

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ndy4eva

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Yes, Joycesjag is correct. I paid total of $10~12 cdn for two. It's green o-rings. It does take some time to change them. Oh yeah, I broke one clip that holds wipers. Just push them down to un-lock it and you can pull them out. It's bit of work but it's something you can do.

Good luck!