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> Anti-freeze Smell From Blower Vents, What is this smell from?
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post Jul 7 2008, 12:27 PM
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occasionally I get a smell from the blow vents when first starting my 2006 Santa Fe and the smell does go away after a few mins, why am I getting that smell and what should I do to fix it? would it be possible that I have a coolant leak??
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post Jul 7 2008, 01:31 PM
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Sounds like a heater core leak.
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post Jul 7 2008, 05:38 PM
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great thanks cmhj2000 now what is the purpose of the heater core and is it an important part of the vehicle? and would this be under warrenty and how much would it cost to fix it and how long would it take to fix it and aswell what does the heater core look like?
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post Jul 8 2008, 01:36 PM
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first of all your car should be under warranty. the heater matrix is just like a very small radiator that is fitted inside the heater assembly, it's purpose is to radiate heat into the car if you have the heater on, you need to have your cooling system pressure tested at your dealer to check for any leaks, if the matrix is leaking it will mean removing the dash so that the heater can be removed and the matrix replaced, this is not an easy job and is best left to your dealer and it would be covered by your warranty
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post Jul 8 2008, 03:03 PM
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ok thanks for your help montego
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Dear Hyundai 81,

Concur. You have a heater core leak. Further evidence is when you turn the air selector switch to windshield, you will immediately fog over the windshield.

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ok thanks byronguidry3732 now would I have evidence of coolant leaking onto the ground??
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Nope...the heater core is behind the dashboard and completely contained. If you have coolant leaking from under the car, that's a whole 'nother ball of wax... :whistling:

However...when the A/C is on (totally different from the core), it is normal to get some condensed water dripping from the bottom of the car and into a small pool on the ground. This is totally normal.

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great thanks for your help lovemysantafe and is the heater core inside the dash or outside the dash?
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QUOTE(montego @ Jul 8 2008, 06:36 PM)
first of all your car should be under warranty. the heater matrix is just like a very small radiator that is fitted inside the heater assembly, it's purpose is to radiate heat into the car if you have the heater on, you need to have your cooling system pressure tested at your dealer to check for any leaks, if the matrix is leaking it will mean removing the dash so that the heater can be removed and the matrix replaced, this is not an easy job and is best left to your dealer and it would be covered by your warranty
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ohh ok yea my bad.. thanks again montego I forgot about that post.. lol I will have to speak to my hyundai dealer and get that looked at since our canadian climate can get as cold as -50 out with a windchill brrr and I am glad its under warrenty.
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