odd odor, emissions problem... or bad sensor? |
odd odor, emissions problem... or bad sensor? |
Apr 8, 2009 - 11:59 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Hey guys, ive recently noticed a foul odor entering the cabin, but im not sure where its originating from. i sniffed around and noticed its not coming from the engine bay (i have a leak betwen my manifold and turbo flange, didnt smell it there) so i check my tailpipe and there it was, the odor was very similar to sulfur. any ideas what it could be? im thinking i ruined a sensor, (car is running VERY rich 10. on the afm)
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Apr 9, 2009 - 1:11 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
it sounds like you have a failed cat converter, or your running sulfer rich gasoline. Try getting gas at another gas station and see if that helps. If that doesnt help getting a new cat and oxygen senor might help.
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Apr 9, 2009 - 8:25 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
start using another gas station - very common on the rx8s... converters are not cheap(emissions 90k? warranty)/ we told customers to switch gas stations. buy time customers visceral/somatic sensory threshold levels will adjust.
This post has been edited by southwest2118: Apr 9, 2009 - 8:27 AM |
Apr 9, 2009 - 8:30 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
yeah, first thing i will check is the 02 sensor, its a magnaflow cat, but i have a 94 and in my state there are no emissions checks for cars before 96, so i would just as soon cut that thing out
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Apr 9, 2009 - 8:41 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '08 From Virginia beach Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
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