heater smell

1. halwyn21 Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 4

   #1 25th December 2010, 20:44

   Hi there and thanks in advance iv not long had a 1996 saxo 1.1 and when the heater is on full heat there's burning smell and the water has plenty of anti freeze in and no over heating any ideas please.
2. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #2 25th December 2010, 20:51

   Marshmellows are done?
   
   Which setting are your blowers on, screen / up / floor?
   
   If you haven't used your vents in a while, might be dust?
3. MartinDines Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1221 Citroen Saxo 1.4 Furio

   #3 25th December 2010, 20:53

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4. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

   #4 25th December 2010, 22:10

   Does it have an aftermarket induction kit?
5. halwyn21 Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 4

   #5 26th December 2010, 10:42

   no induction kit and its the same in all positions screen, floor, or dash
6. ashleyoneill Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Chippenham, Wiltshire Posts: 796 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS

   #6 26th December 2010, 10:44

   Does it smell of burning oil?
   
   Do you mainly smell it when the car is not moving?
7. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #7 26th December 2010, 13:35

   Sure there is no temp light on?
   
   Like the thermostat is stuck, and not enough water is getting through? As above really, what is it smelling of, does it get worse driving or still?
   
   Pop the bonnet when running and check for any steam coming out, also feel the pipes from the rad for them to be really under pressure... The shouldn't be!!
8. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #8 26th December 2010, 13:41

   Most likely dust.
   
   Have a look around under the Bonnet mate, it's not hard to spot something burning.
   
   You may have an Exhaust leak if it's a fumey smell.
9. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #9 26th December 2010, 13:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MunkyBoy Pop the bonnet when running and check for any steam coming out, also feel the pipes from the rad for them to be really under pressure... The shouldn't be!!

   The pipes should be under pressure as it's a pressurized system, to higher the boiling point of the coolant.