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Anonymous Posted on Feb 09, 2013

Have a 2004 jeep liberty when u have the heat on there is a slight odor in the vents like antifreeze. the heater works well. and there is no leaks coming onto the ground.

The heat is fine in the jeep its just theat there is a slight smeel coming through the vents

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Jeeps are known for bad heater cores,and it sounds like yours is starting

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: Brief antifreeze smell in Jeep

Make sure the cooling system is clean with fresh coolant when u change the core, otherwise u may damge the new core becuase your coolant is worn out, if your Jeep has over 60,000 it should be done anyway, also I recommend at least a new upper radiator hose while it is drainned and inspect the other parts of the system.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Jeep Liberty heater fan problem

It is the blower motor resistor. Look under the passanger side dash and locate the fan housing (looks round and black in color. Then locate the resistor it will be in that housing usually withtwo ten millimeter nuts or two simple screws holding it in. unplug the harness to the resistor and remove the resistor. Part store price is approx. 50.00. Note: on aftermarket (not Jeep) resistor sometimes you have to modify the housing a little to get it in. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 03, 2009

SOURCE: heater problem on 97 jeep

I have a 97 Jeep, I love it but it can be a royal pain in the ***, had this problem however and a cheap cheap fix, had a hole in one of the hoses that was going to my vent. Once you find that little pesky hose you can go to any automotive repair place and get a replacement for like less than a buck and if your lucky like me they will give it to you for free!!!!!!

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: trying to change antifreeze in 2004 jeep liberty

hi the correct volume for you rad is total9.6 quarts or 10.1 ltrs please rate this answer thanks

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2009

SOURCE: smell antifreeze thru heat vents when heater is

Pressure test cooling system to 16psi run heater with blower on high and see in more coolant leaking at vent's, more then likely heater core.

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