Exhaust in Cabin

[JTM]

For the past couple weeks I have noticed a hint of exhaust in the cabin. The exhaust enters the cabin primarily when the heat is on and the car is stopped (whether it be trying to get the ice off my car or being stopped at a stop light).

I don't notice the smell when the car is on the highway or driving on the road, however I don't want hazardous scentless gases poisoning me.

I've been told to check the headers and the exhaust. I looked under the car quickly and didn't notice/hear any exhaust leak.

What do you guys think I should do?

 

[Chris Vu]

Mine does it too. My door seals are busted.

 

[JTM]

Mine does it too. My door seals are busted.

I just ran out and checked mine and there were no cracks or anything that looked odd.

 

[Chris Vu]

Hmmmmm .. Well, wtf haha. Sry I couldn't help :/

 

[JTM]

Hmmmmm .. Well, wtf haha. Sry I couldn't help :/

Thanks for the troubleshooting step! I'm going to take the heat shield tomorrow and see what's up.

 

[RedRyder]

No CEL? Sometimes a clogged cat can stink, but I think that would have triggered a CEL if that were the case. Check your flex pipe too.

 

[JTM]

No CEL? Sometimes a clogged cat can stink, but I think that would have triggered a CEL if that were the case. Check your flex pipe too.

No CEL and the flex pipe looks in to be in good condition.

 

[DarkSideAccord]

i gutted my catalytic convertor and i'm getting the same smell.. only can smell it when i'm idle haha

 

[JTM]

i gutted my catalytic convertor and i'm getting the same smell.. only can smell it when i'm idle haha

It's just strange that there is no nasty (catalytic converter smell) from the exhaust and that I don't have a CEL.

 

[DarkSideAccord]

mine has no CEL either, but i'm obd1

mine smells like exhaust fumes, not rotten eggs haha