smell

Got a weird problem. When running the climate control with AC off there is a smell coming from the vents but if the AC is on on it goes away? Anyone had this before? Could it be to do with the pollen filter? If so does anyone know where it is on the W169? Thanks.

is it possible? I've a clk 320 cdi with dpf and it happens sometimes... maybe once a month. is it normal? thanks

First, do these things ever run right ? Last three days after starting fine the idle is going up down for a bout five seconds then settles. Driving is normal. If i turn the engine off and restart immediately it still does it. After three days of this. Now a dirty scummy smell has started, comes...

was driving back from a night out late last night and there was a really strong smell of diesel in the car, anyone know what this could be? I am also hearing some strange rattling noises from under the bonnet when im in traffic. there is no overheating of irregular fuel consumption...

Can anybody help ? E270 03 plate when I leave it standing over night or after a few days the inside of the vehicle develops a strange smell on start up?? i think from the A/C system maybe I have flushed the A/C system with a bacterial cleaner and it seemed to help for a while..anybody got any...

Hiyas, I have started to get a burning smell entering the cabin when the car is warm. I cant decide if it's rubbery or an oily smell but either way its not good. It usually lasts for no more than a minute and then clears. Car drives as per normal with no dash errors. I have read a bit on the...

Hi folks Kind of a urgent matter.. I had both CATS replaced a few months ago and since then the smell has been getting worse... Smells like diesel inside the cabin and you can also see white fumes on a bright sunny day... The first CAT that is connected to the engine / turbo im sure is...

My W126 engine still pinks on hard acceleration (280SE model) even though the car has just had a good service and the timing set. Now when starting the car after it's been standing there has always been a slight smell of fuel through the heater which goes after a few seconds. I have never really...

Hello I have a C220 CDI 54 plate , when i have my fan on i can smell diesel . i can't smell anything when i lift the bonnet and no drip marks just a faint smell only when i have the fan on ... any ideas ?:( Nothing else is going wrong no loss of mpg , just the faint smell

A wierd topic for a post, I know. Trying to figure out what my latest source of smoke is - I think it's not the same as the one which was cured here: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/859727-post37.html I think the smoke smells a bit like Vaseline, and is not as heavy as oily smoke. I don't...

When standing in traffic or stopping at lights etc I get oily fumes in the cabin.......seems to be through the heater but can also smell it outside. Any ideas anyone? Could it be something as simple as someone using rubbish oil at the last oil change? Cheers

hello there ive just got my self a 55 plate w203 merc estate and its a belter, it only has one problem it smells musty inside and the heater/aircon stinks , like a stagnent smell etc, what could this be and whats the best thing to do,also the aircon system works well and is freezing cold just...

Anyone knows the root cause of this. Smell comes some times

My SLK230 1998 model smells of petrol fumes when I use the vehicle or switch of the engine after parking the vehicle in my garage Removing the petrol cap releases the fuel system of pressure but does not cure the problem. My local mechanic states he cannot find any problems with the vehicle...

I have this problem with my w203 220 cdi . The smell is not present if the heater fan is off but instantly comes when the fan is turned on.Do you have any idea where is this coming ...pls help

Ive just bought a 220 CDI 203 estate and when you slow down in traffic there is an awful exhaust fume smell inside the car. The exhaust all looks fine, the injector washers where leaking but have now been replaced but it is still there? I wondered if there was some sort of ventilation flap or...

Hi everyone, Recently when i start the car from cold or after leaving it off for a while and then starting a strange burning smell comes from the centre vents only. Its not really bad but i do notice it. At the same time fairly hot air comes though the centre vents at the same time but this...

I can smell fuel inside the car when its started. Any idea why this is ?

( i have searched but couldnt find anything similar).. ... I have an odd smell coming in from somewhere.. ( no its not my feet hasten to add :) When i use the heating system or air con, this smell covers the cabin, not always and sometimes every 4th or 5th time. however, its a bad smell, and i...

Hi all I had noticed a little odd burning smell on Thursday whilst driving the 4 miles from work but thought it might have been external as there was nothing to show an issue, but when the wifey complains after her drive back from a girls weekend in Centre Parcs (tough life innit!) as she had...