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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Repair Question


Topics covered: Blower motor, Heater, Heater core.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on January 1, 2011

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2005 chrysler pacifica 3.5 liter. I have a wax smell coming from the heater. I have checked the engine compartment and found no smoke and nothing seems to be touching the block or exhuast manifold. I also checked under the car and nothing on the exhuast system. Could this be the heater core and if so how do I check if its bad?
Avatar Asked by ephudson76

Answer

Replied on January 2, 2011

The heater core, if leaking, will produce a sweet smell (coolant). Have you checked the blower motor resister to see if everything looks good there?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 2, 2011

Thank you for your quick response. Can you tell is the blower motor resister on the motor on the passenger side or under the hood. I checked my Chilton manual and could not find it.

Tiny Response from ephudson76
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Replied on January 2, 2011

It is under the dash on the passenger side mounted in the HVAC system near the blower motor.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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