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My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2001

posted by  Georgina on  Mon Feb 18 15:44 CST 2002
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I know this is going to sound strange but is anyone suspecting a carbon monoxide leak inside their S40? I suspect it is coming from the floor boards? My friend noticed this on his clothes recently and pointed it out to me. He knows a lot about cars so I'm taking this seriously. And, of course I was not aware of this until now and my clothes smell of fuel fumes too. No wonder I yawn a lot in my car. My car is poisoning me!! I am taking it in on the 25th along with MORE problems: fuel gauge, gas cap door doesn't open properly, violent overdrive shifts and the service light needs to be turned off. These problems along with my prior problems are insane for a car under 7k miles.

I'd appreciate it if anyone can give me insight to this CO problem!!

Best regards!!

Georgina








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2000

    posted by  someone claiming to be quality police on  Sun Feb 24 12:25 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I have noticed the same thing. My dealer believes I was smelling this after refueling. I have a 2000 S40 and it is the worst car I have ever owned! My clothes were very smelly too.








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2000

    posted by  someone claiming to be quality police on  Sun Feb 24 12:25 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I have noticed the same thing. My dealer believes I was smelling this after refueling. I have a 2000 S40 and it is the worst car I have ever owned! My clothes were very smelly too.








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2001

    posted by  kshaw on  Thu Feb 21 14:29 CST 2002
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    Drop by your local general aviation airport and buy one of the carbon monoxide detectors. They should cost less than $10. Essentially, they are a plastic card with a small dot that will change colors in the presence of carbon monoxide.








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2001

    posted by  kshaw on  Thu Feb 21 14:29 CST 2002
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    Drop by you local general aviation airport and buy one of the carbon monoxide detectors. They should cost less than $10. Essentially, they are a plastic card with a small dot that will change colors in the presence of carbon monoxide.








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2001

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    posted by  arno on  Tue Feb 19 01:59 CST 2002
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    Hmm.. CO is a colorless, odorless gas. How can one 'notice' it on clothes?

    Exhaust leaks are usually audible. In front of the cat it often results in a rattling noise (like a 2-stroke engine) and in the rest of the exhaust system more of a blowing sound. Exhaust note also changes.

    Bye, Arno.








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    My car is a lemon - Part 2 - a possible Carbon Monoxide Leak S40-V40 2001

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    posted by  Thor's Hammer on  Tue Feb 19 00:39 CST 2002
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    If you really think there is an exhaust leak, take it to the dealer. You also could go to an aviation shop at an airport and buy a CO detector, its a little plastic stick on button that will change color if CO is present.


    Rich S.

    97 BSR S3 850R








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    .................but.... S40-V40 2001

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jeff on  Mon Feb 18 17:03 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Carbon Monoxide has NO ODOR! You're smelling something else. If there's any type of fuel or exhaust fumes really venting into your car, why are you here rather than having your dealer inspecting it?








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      .................but.... S40-V40 2001

      posted by  someone claiming to be Toxic on  Tue Feb 19 02:35 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      Bring the car in right away.

      Don't wait, it could be serious.
      No one online can see what is going on, but it is not normal from what you describe.







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