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What's that weird smell?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Byrds Eye View, Feb 24, 2011.

  1. Feb 24, 2011 #1
    Byrds Eye View

    Byrds Eye View Bobtail Member

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    I hope I'm in the right category! I'm trying to figure out what's causing this weird smell that comes and goes in my cab around the dashboard area behind the steering wheel. I own a 2004 Western Star, and for the past few days (off and on), there has been this faint woody, oily smell. No idiot lights are on, and the truck is running fine. When I open the hood, I can't smell it, only in the cab. I don't see anything leaking. Does anyone have any idea what this might be? I hope it's not another big repair bill coming my way. Thanks!
     
    Byrds Eye View, Feb 24, 2011
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  3. Feb 24, 2011 #2
    CavalierDeVache

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    Sounds like it may be time for a new pair of boots.
     
    CavalierDeVache, Feb 24, 2011
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    Big Don Thanks this.
  4. Feb 24, 2011 #3
    Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    LOL!
    Sound like you need to at least open up the dash and look around for anything getting hot and melting. Usually at connectors. Sometimes mice or other rodents get in there and make nests and chew on the wiring.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2011 #4
    Big Don

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    I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'm going with it anyhow: You haven't shampooed your carpets recently have you?
     
    Big Don, Feb 24, 2011
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  7. Feb 24, 2011 #5
    canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    maybe a tiny leak at the oil psi gauge ?
     
    canuck in da truck, Feb 24, 2011
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  8. Feb 25, 2011 #6
    padriver87

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    if you have liquid gauges one may be leaking also check your wires
     
    padriver87, Feb 25, 2011
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  9. Feb 25, 2011 #7
    Jeet

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    does this smell comes when you have heat on, and blower fan on? do check your cab air filter.
     
    Jeet, Feb 25, 2011
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  10. Feb 25, 2011 #8
    VARITHMS

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    Your heater core might be weeping. That usually has a acidic smell.
     
    VARITHMS, Feb 25, 2011
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