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Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
After 2 months at a park, I set off on a trip to a new destination. After about an hour of driving my carbon monoxide detector in the cab started going off. Thoughts? Is this just exhaust backing up into the car while I’m driving?
1989 TK
Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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You have a detector in the cab?
Greg & Victoria
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Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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Quote from: jacobjm  - 
After 2 months at a park, I set off on a trip to a new destination. After about an hour of driving my carbon monoxide detector in the cab started going off. Thoughts? Is this just exhaust backing up into the car while I’m driving?
I would definitely inspect for leaks. With the engine running, listen for the 'put-put' sound anywhere around the exhaust manifolds and following the exhaust system down-stream. Also check for broken manifold studs.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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Thank you. No, the detector was not in the cab, it was in the coach. And I actually had it tucked away inside a cabinet on the floor as shown. Maybe that was why.
1989 TK
Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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How old is the detector?
They can get wonky when several years old.

Larry
Larry
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Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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Mine started whining earlier this year.  When I replaced it, the mfg date was April 2013.
Joel & Terry Wiley
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Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Reply #6 –
If we jostle ours it goes off (less than 2 years old).  If the date is good, try putting it where it will not get disturbed and see if that helps.

Jane

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Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
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Quote from: joel wiley  - 
Mine started whining earlier this year.  When I replaced it, the mfg date was April 2013.

Good point!  These things have a 5-7 year lifespan and then then need to be replaced.  Similarly, the LP detector is in that range as well.  Smokes are a bit longer, maybe 7-10, but it does depend on the individual unit.