emission code plus foul smell
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emission code plus foul smell
Hey guys....
Did a search and didn't come up with much. Emission code has come on today an then off again (twice). Bad smell upon stop to fill up (smells like burned rubber), thought it was from somewhere else, but think it's the truck. Any and all ideas appreciated!!!
Did a search and didn't come up with much. Emission code has come on today an then off again (twice). Bad smell upon stop to fill up (smells like burned rubber), thought it was from somewhere else, but think it's the truck. Any and all ideas appreciated!!!
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Hey guys....
Did a search and didn't come up with much. Emission code has come on today an then off again (twice). Bad smell upon stop to fill up (smells like burned rubber), thought it was from somewhere else, but think it's the truck. Any and all ideas appreciated!!!
Did a search and didn't come up with much. Emission code has come on today an then off again (twice). Bad smell upon stop to fill up (smells like burned rubber), thought it was from somewhere else, but think it's the truck. Any and all ideas appreciated!!!
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Yep, that's it. Baaaaad smell of sulfer! So would a mechanic just try to replace it? If I don't do anything, what will happen? How hard is it to get out? Sorry so many questions, but I'm kinda mechanically ignorant.
But to answer your question, the "code" I got was just the little orange picture in the lower left dash that looks like a transmission (I originally thought it was a transmission code until I looke it up). The manual states that it is an "Emission system" code.
But to answer your question, the "code" I got was just the little orange picture in the lower left dash that looks like a transmission (I originally thought it was a transmission code until I looke it up). The manual states that it is an "Emission system" code.
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Yep, that's it. Baaaaad smell of sulfer! So would a mechanic just try to replace it? If I don't do anything, what will happen? How hard is it to get out? Sorry so many questions, but I'm kinda mechanically ignorant.
But to answer your question, the "code" I got was just the little orange picture in the lower left dash that looks like a transmission (I originally thought it was a transmission code until I looke it up). The manual states that it is an "Emission system" code.
But to answer your question, the "code" I got was just the little orange picture in the lower left dash that looks like a transmission (I originally thought it was a transmission code until I looke it up). The manual states that it is an "Emission system" code.
. Lower left corner of your cluster, just below the low fuel light and just above the fasten seatbelt indicator? If so, then that is the light that illuminates when your PCM (Powertrain Contril Module) detects a fault. If your cat is clogged, then that light might come on. Best thing to do right now is get your codes read and see what comes up. If you live somewhere that does not require emission testing then just remove it and install a straight pipe in it's place. If you have emissions testing, then remove it (if you can) and gut the insides and then re install so it appears normal during visual inspection. If you post your location, there may be someone near you who can read your codes for you.
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Are you referring to the pictograms that looks like an engine? (or at least it looks that way to me...). Lower left corner of your cluster, just below the low fuel light and just above the fasten seatbelt indicator? If so, then that is the light that illuminates when your PCM (Powertrain Contril Module) detects a fault. If your cat is clogged, then that light might come on. Best thing to do right now is get your codes read and see what comes up. If you live somewhere that does not require emission testing then just remove it and install a straight pipe in it's place. If you have emissions testing, then remove it (if you can) and gut the insides and then re install so it appears normal during visual inspection.
If you post your location, there may be someone near you who can read your codes for you.
. Lower left corner of your cluster, just below the low fuel light and just above the fasten seatbelt indicator? If so, then that is the light that illuminates when your PCM (Powertrain Contril Module) detects a fault. If your cat is clogged, then that light might come on. Best thing to do right now is get your codes read and see what comes up. If you live somewhere that does not require emission testing then just remove it and install a straight pipe in it's place. If you have emissions testing, then remove it (if you can) and gut the insides and then re install so it appears normal during visual inspection. If you post your location, there may be someone near you who can read your codes for you.
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