V50 Egg smell

ADB · May 8th, 2013, 20:18

Hi all,

Well Im 1 month into owning my first Volvo, a 2lt diesel 05 V50, 86k on the clock FSH etc, and Im very pleased so far, its great car

There's just one thing I find odd and cant seem to understand why it happens.
As I accelerate through the box and decelerate down the box, there is always a slight whiff of eggs (no its not me) either with the windows open or closed.

Any ideas ?

tc · May 8th, 2013, 20:22

I got told that a whiffing of egg's is the sign of a knackered cat.. I'll find out soon enough as mine stinks when you give it a bootfull so I'll be taking it off in the coming weeks.

jeffmasson · May 9th, 2013, 07:39

A cat on a petrol car gives off a egg smell when booted are you racing anyone?

tc · May 9th, 2013, 08:13

Racing?... perish the thought, just a little spirited driving now and again. Appologies to the OP I didn't notice it was a diesel.

d4ns40 · May 9th, 2013, 10:20

I had the exact same problem mate and i had a good sniff around and it turned out to be the windscreen wash!! Either the wash i put in went off or the water went stagnent. i flushed mine out with the hose pipe and it has sorted it. This maybe the case with yours so have a sniff around the washer filler cap.

Marmitespreader · May 9th, 2013, 11:41

Screenwash or battery getting cooked by over regulated alternator.
I used boiled water from the kettle (when cold) screenwash, kills the germs.

Check voltage of battery with engine running

tc · May 9th, 2013, 12:23

Mine's defo the cat, only smell it after a good run and then it's REALLY strong...

vol · May 9th, 2013, 13:12

Hi tc, Vol here I sent you a Pm m8.

ADB · May 9th, 2013, 19:19

Thanks for the ideas all, I will test the battery, flush the washer bottle out and get some advise about the Cat.

Just does it when I either go down or up the box at lower speeds, 1st,2nd,3rd

Cheers

ADB · May 9th, 2013, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Screenwash or battery getting cooked by over regulated alternator.
I used boiled water from the kettle (when cold) screenwash, kills the germs.

Check voltage of battery with engine running

Just been outside, checked the battery voltage when running, 14.5V, doubt that would be considered to high ?

But, then opened the washer bottle lid, put my nose to the top and OH the smell !

That's it !

Flushed it through a few times, filled it with cold boiled water, then some new screen wash and been out for a little run round, no smell !!!

I can carry on enjoying my Volvo

Thanks all

May 8th, 2013, 20:18	#1
ADB New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2017 16:06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Notts	V50 Egg smell Hi all, Well Im 1 month into owning my first Volvo, a 2lt diesel 05 V50, 86k on the clock FSH etc, and Im very pleased so far, its great car There's just one thing I find odd and cant seem to understand why it happens. As I accelerate through the box and decelerate down the box, there is always a slight whiff of eggs (no its not me) either with the windows open or closed. Any ideas ?

May 9th, 2013, 11:41	#6
Marmitespreader Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:34 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wales	Screenwash or battery getting cooked by over regulated alternator. I used boiled water from the kettle (when cold) screenwash, kills the germs. Check voltage of battery with engine running __________________

May 9th, 2013, 13:12	#8
vol Master Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	Hi tc, Vol here I sent you a Pm m8. __________________

May 8th, 2013, 20:22	#2
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	I got told that a whiffing of egg's is the sign of a knackered cat.. I'll find out soon enough as mine stinks when you give it a bootfull so I'll be taking it off in the coming weeks.

May 9th, 2013, 07:39	#3
jeffmasson Senior Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2024 18:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: worthing	A cat on a petrol car gives off a egg smell when booted are you racing anyone?

May 9th, 2013, 08:13	#4
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	Racing?... perish the thought, just a little spirited driving now and again. Appologies to the OP I didn't notice it was a diesel.

May 9th, 2013, 10:20	#5
d4ns40 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 05:50 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: doncaster	I had the exact same problem mate and i had a good sniff around and it turned out to be the windscreen wash!! Either the wash i put in went off or the water went stagnent. i flushed mine out with the hose pipe and it has sorted it. This maybe the case with yours so have a sniff around the washer filler cap.

May 9th, 2013, 12:23	#7
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	Mine's defo the cat, only smell it after a good run and then it's REALLY strong...

May 9th, 2013, 19:19	#9
ADB New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2017 16:06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Notts	Thanks for the ideas all, I will test the battery, flush the washer bottle out and get some advise about the Cat. Just does it when I either go down or up the box at lower speeds, 1st,2nd,3rd Cheers

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