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Title: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: jacobjm on September 20, 2019, 12:00:37 pm
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?
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: HiLola on September 20, 2019, 12:22:08 pm
You have a detector in the cab?
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: Steve on September 20, 2019, 12:49:29 pm
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
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: jacobjm on September 20, 2019, 01:27:23 pm
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.
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: Larry W on September 20, 2019, 01:32:30 pm
How old is the detector?
They can get wonky when several years old.

Larry
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: joel wiley on September 20, 2019, 05:43:45 pm
Mine started whining earlier this year.  When I replaced it, the mfg date was April 2013.
Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: Jane on September 20, 2019, 09:28:48 pm
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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Title: Re: Carbon monoxide alarm going off when driving
Post by: Michelle C on September 20, 2019, 09:55:09 pm
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.