Smoke coming through air vents on DB9!
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We just got back from a 10 mile drive in my 2014 DB9, which I've owned for about three months. All went great and the car felt and sounded as wonderful as always.
However, I temporarily parked on my inclined drive and left the engine idling whilst we chatted, engine in 'park'. After about 4-5 minutes, I could smell a change in the cabin and see smoke coming through the middle console air vents. We immediately switched and engine off and the smoke stopped. After a few minutes I fired it back up again and drove into the garage. The engine was only on for 30 seconds more and I saw nothing more. I don't think the air con was on.
I'm ever so slightly worried, obviously. Is it a case of TADTS, or is imy lovely car about to go up in flames? Got about 9 months warranty, so could make the trek to the dealer if need be, but I wondered if any other members of the forum have come across similar issues in the past?
However, I temporarily parked on my inclined drive and left the engine idling whilst we chatted, engine in 'park'. After about 4-5 minutes, I could smell a change in the cabin and see smoke coming through the middle console air vents. We immediately switched and engine off and the smoke stopped. After a few minutes I fired it back up again and drove into the garage. The engine was only on for 30 seconds more and I saw nothing more. I don't think the air con was on.
I'm ever so slightly worried, obviously. Is it a case of TADTS, or is imy lovely car about to go up in flames? Got about 9 months warranty, so could make the trek to the dealer if need be, but I wondered if any other members of the forum have come across similar issues in the past?
Sorry for the lack of update. The car has pretty much been garaged over the Winter. I took it out one more time and once again experienced smoke coming into the cabin.
Today, I got the recall notice through the door that affects DB9, DBS, Virage and Vanquish (2013) models. It mentions exactly this issue; smoke in the cabin. Apparently if the right seat is fully rearward, the seat runner can cause damage to the insulation of the battery supply cable and cause a short circuit.
So, I'm definitely affected and to the nearest dealer I must go! At least the engine isn't going to go boom.
Today, I got the recall notice through the door that affects DB9, DBS, Virage and Vanquish (2013) models. It mentions exactly this issue; smoke in the cabin. Apparently if the right seat is fully rearward, the seat runner can cause damage to the insulation of the battery supply cable and cause a short circuit.
So, I'm definitely affected and to the nearest dealer I must go! At least the engine isn't going to go boom.
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