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Aug 23, 2012 | 08:37 PM

mehoff_400

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From: puyallup

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

heater

when i turn on my heater i get a slight coolant smell....

should i start pulling the dash now??

Aug 23, 2012 | 09:41 PM

RTorrez1

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From: Riviera, Texas

Year: 1998 Sport

Model: Cherokee

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YEP!
Sounds like you have a leak in the heater core.

Aug 23, 2012 | 09:52 PM

mehoff_400

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From: puyallup

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by RTorrez1

YEP!
Sounds like you have a leak in the heater core.

not that answer i was looking for!!.... but thanks

Aug 23, 2012 | 09:55 PM

ZINGGG

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From: Seal Beach, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

You have a wet spot on the carpet of the passenger floor? Definitely sounds like it's leaking.

Whatever you do, do NOT use a "stop leak" product. Bite the bullet and fix it

Aug 23, 2012 | 10:03 PM

mehoff_400

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From: puyallup

Year: 2001

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i dont.... atleast i havent noticed one... it will just give me a reason to fix my ac at the same time... i think it has a leak also... it says cold for a bout 5 min then goes to warm