Strange odor

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  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    A couple weeks ago I started smelling a strange odor in my truck.
    Sometimes.
    It smells like curry, or something similar.

    I haven't noticed it much in the past few days, but today it came back strongly.

    I was sitting here in near 90 degree heat so I'm idling.
    The truck started getting cold and I turned up the heat in the bunk a bit.
    That is when the smell came back.

    I can smell it coming out of the bunk vents if the heat is on, yet not when it is turned all the way down.
    And the effect is immediate, whether I turn up the heat or turn it down.
    Turn down the heat and the smell is gone.
    It doesn't happen in the cab, only the sleeper.

    It's a 2013 Volvo.

    Any ideas?
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I first posted this in another section.

    One poster suggested it might be a coolant leak that I am smelling.
     
  4. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I don't know what curry is or what it smells like.
     
  5. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Never had curry chicken?
    So sad.

    It is a spice that can be very hot to the taste.
    It's actually the only spicy dish that I make, and it's to die for.
     
  6. cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    We went from discussing your fungus infested HVAC to south east Asian cuisine. Oh TTR- how I enjoy your randomness. :yes2557:
     
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  7. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    No I'm Swedish.
     
  8. cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    The fact that you're living in Mn is so under surprising it's borderline racist! HA! BTW, how are those asylum seeker immigration policies working out in Sweden? I've always wanted to ask a Swede that.
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    HEY!!
    I resemble that remark!

    Look where I live.
     
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  10. Bayle

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    Maybe the fan motor is burning. And yes another MN.
     
  11. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    When was your last shower?
     
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