Originally Posted by
zip439
Some people have found that the headliner smells like crayons. It comes from the glue. Perhaps that is what you smell?
Have you checked your OBD II for codes? If there is an exhaust leak you may have a code that would confirm the problem.
I found a leak from a catalytic converter from under the car. I placed the car on wood blocks, got under the car with the engine idling in park. Then by using a short length of emission hose as a probe and listening through the hose I found a crack on the back side of a converter. It was not visible from below as it was on the upper side of the converter. It worked for me; otherwise go to an exhaust/muffler shop and let them inspect the system. More than likely they will find something wrong and you will pay the price. (inspections are free, Yah, right) I removed the exhaust pipe with converter welded the crack myself and it has been good now for six months.
Hi . It's not the crayon scent for sure. I believe it may be the type of leak you have spoken of. The fumes are brutal now!! Also, the Check Engine light is on -- had it checked today and it's returning a p0410 code. Based on what I read on the forum, I may have several things going on -- RCM, O2 Sensors, Cat Converter(s), Exhaust Leak, Secondary Air Pump, some valve with a blue cover? Where to begin is the challenge.
Please share what yall think of this approach for starters and if there is anything I should do before Monday:
- Will remove and inspect RCM. If bad, will send to the member that does repairs next week;
- I have 2 exhaust inspection scheduled (Monday and Tues). They probably will find a leak
or Cat issue (lol). Will share results here.
Thank You!
JMW
PS - Hey Zip439 - Incredible resourcefulness on your part to track that leak down and do the repair!!! Kudos to you. It's all the people like you here that are willing to do and share that make this Crossfire Forum number 1!