jtripp06

So the other day i notice that theres a smell of coolant coming out of my vents. i checked my coolant level and it was a little under full. however, my carpets we're wet by the passenger side.. So i turned the heater on and notice that the heat was not as strong as normal with the smell of coolant coming out as well. so i'm thinking the heater core has gone bad.. but i would like to do some troubleshooting before i replace it. Do you guys have any ideas where to begin?

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

Pressurize the cooling system and check for leaks.

jtripp06

where would i begin to pressurize the system?

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

Here's an example of what you would need:
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/p...-test-kit.aspx

jtripp06

holy sh*t! thats expensive...

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

I'm sure a little searching will find some cheaper ones.

jtripp06

hahaha. i'm going to search a little tonight to see what i can find. but man, i heard replacing a heater core is a b*tch.

Darkning

A mechanic shop or any shop that does automotive A/C work should be able to pressurize it. It would probably be much cheaper than buying your own kit.

Hoping its not your heater core, good luck man!