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I don't smell it unless the fan is blowing. The smell is as strong as the blower speed. (More air =stronger smell) No open windows, and hatch seal looks good. Plus, the exhaust sounds good, no audible leaks. I won't have a chance to inspect it until tomorrow.

Edited by Bobaloui
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If you have an exhaust leak up front, it could be coming in through the plenum's intake (which, I believe, is right under the windshield). Although, typically, you would notice an exhaust leak, pre-cat, by sound alone. Does it do it on all settings (defrost, heat, a/c...)? Does it only do it on heat, or does it matter what temp setting it is on? If your car has a/c, put it on a/c max (just the button, not the temp setting), and see if the smell persists. This should cause it to start recirculating the air in the car, rather than pulling (fresh) air from outside.

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