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Old 12-23-2008, 06:38 PM
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96 accord. When vehicle is sitting , idleing with the heat on,bring air in from outside i get a gas smell from the vents.When vehicle is movingthere is no problem with gas smell.
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:26 PM
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96 accord. When vehicle is sitting , idleing with the heat on,bring air in from outside i get a gas smell from the vents.When vehicle is movingthere is no problem with gas smell.
How about maybe a leak in the floorboards and the fumes are floating up?
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 02:22 PM
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Sounds like you have a small gas or exhaust leak. Does it smell like fresh gas or burnt gas?

Probable places for a fuel leak:

-Fuel injector seals
-Banjo bolt for the fuel line on the fuel rail
-Pressure fitting on the fuel rail
-Fittings at the fuel filter

Probable places for an exhaust leak:

-Exhaust manifold gasket
-Downpipe gasket
-Catalytic converter gasket (either end)

Forgot something...

Pop the hood of the car and turn the key to ON/II to pressurize the fuel system. Go back under the hood and smell for gas. That would be an easy way to tell if its exhaust or fuel.
 
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Old 12-28-2008, 08:49 PM
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Check for leaking fuel line running under the left side floorpan.
 
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