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Nov 4, 2009 | 05:44 PM

abboushi

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Need Help.Problems with Sc400

hey guys just bought a 1997 Sc400. i just got the brake pads and all four rotors replaced as well as new sparkplugs and a new battery. but i think theres another problem but i cant figure it out. first one is that the heater doesnt work. the ac blows very cold but when i put the temperature up to HOT it stays cold. and second problem is that after driving the car for say 20 minutes or so, when i get out it has a really bad smell like something was burning, i looked under the hood but didnt see any smoke however at night when the headlights are on and i get out i see a little smoke but after opening the hood theres nothing. i appreciate it if someone can help me with the situation. thanks in advance. oh and heres a pic of my car

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Nov 4, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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Nov 4, 2009 | 08:09 PM

maynanator

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i had similar problem but when i turned the car made a whinig sound, i took it to a mechanic, all it needed was new fluids

Nov 5, 2009 | 12:16 PM

abboushi

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alright thanks guys, ima go change the fluids because i have a feeling itll do something for me bc im getting that wining noise now too.

Nov 5, 2009 | 02:59 PM

kanderson

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Make sure and check the radiator for leaks under pressure. If the coolant were low then the coolant level sensor should be on on instrument cluster.....

Nov 5, 2009 | 03:26 PM

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Welcome back from the dead dude...haven't heard from you in a minute! Nice SC...

Nov 5, 2009 | 03:45 PM

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Id say its the radiator fluid a bit low. I have this problem to and im going to get to it this weekend. Was the car sitting for a while before you bought it? That could be the reason. OR, when installing your brakes and rotors, your calipers (one or more) could have seized and it WILL give off a scent. To see smoke from the headlights, is normal. Its most likely just dust your seeing.