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i have a 96 4runner,and it seems that everytime that i have the back window down that some sort of bad smell comes in through the back window. is this normal does anyone else have this problem?
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I asked my dealer about the smell awhile back. Said it was normal and dont worry about it. (I was getting other work done at the time. TIming belt and 100K mile service.)
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Wet ?
When my cargo space carpet gets even slightly damp from rain with the rear window down it stinks like hell ! Not rotten eggs - cat converter smell ...more like a douche bag or something !
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Originally Posted by alotawatts
When my cargo space carpet gets even slightly damp from rain with the rear window down it stinks like hell ! Not rotten eggs - cat converter smell ...more like a douche bag or something !
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Originally Posted by yotarunner96
i have a 96 4runner,and it seems that everytime that i have the back window down that some sort of bad smell comes in through the back window. is this normal does anyone else have this problem?
Throw my ex-mother-in-law out of your rig. That should solve the problem....
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while moving, the reason why this is happening is that your rear window is the only open window and that allows the flow of the air to be redirected back into your cabin.
simple solution? open any one of your windows a crack. this will stop it from re-entering the cabin, as now there is air moving from the front to back and out the rear window
simple solution? open any one of your windows a crack. this will stop it from re-entering the cabin, as now there is air moving from the front to back and out the rear window
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You could also check the function of your catalytic converter with an infrared pyrometer (thermometer). If I recall correctly, the exhaust should be a certain number of degrees hotter after the cat, indicating that it is doing its job. I dunno, maybe I'm just pulling stuff out of my arse...technicians?!
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Originally Posted by X88&94GT
I was told it was not my cat. I asked a dealer about it. And having other windows opened helps some but not fully.
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Originally Posted by yotarunner96
should the cat be replaced or not, i was wondering if it could be clogged, robbing my gas mileage
$56 shipped off of eBay for a nice free-flow cat and have a local shop weld it in there:
http://search.ebay.com/Carsound-Magn...MEFSRCHQ3aSRCH
You'll want the 2.25" pipe size for the '96.
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good to know i might order that. while im doing this should i go ahead and possibly get a new o2 sensor also even though i dont have a CEL?
Yeah.. it wouldn't hurt. Have you found URD USA yet?
http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p...s_id=430006000
This is "Gadget" and outside of having great prices on OEM O2 sensors, he'll be happy to sell you Go Fast stuff too.
And... while we're talking about "have you ever done...", ya' might wanna: Clean the MAF, Clean the throttle body; Get new plugs (wires too wouldn't hurt); Replace the fuel filter; Replace the air filter.
How many miles are on the rig? Do you play in the dirt or just on the pavement?
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Maybe you just have a funky smelling vehicle....it's posessed by an odor known only as "the beast"! It will ruin the lives of everyone who crosses paths with it.
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heh do you have your fresh air button on to circulate sometime smines smells funny when i turn that on and i dont know why, i know theres something under the front passenger seat for fresh air i ahve no idea if theres a tube that goes somewhere out from there. anybody?