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Old 07-07-2008, 10:01 PM
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Bad odor smell from the A/C vents??

I'm getting this bad smell whenever I turn on the A/C. It smells like sweat, or mildrew. How can I get this fixed? thanks.
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 10:02 PM
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if you turn your car off with the a/c running, condensation will build up and give you those bad smells the next time you get in. just turn off the a/c a couple mins before you get home and that should work.
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 10:08 PM
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take a poop in your cabin filter and you will never smell that again

+1 on the ac turn off
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by w0ady
if you turn your car off with the a/c running, condensation will build up and give you those bad smells the next time you get in. just turn off the a/c a couple mins before you get home and that should work.
Any tips for those that are too late and already have the bad smell after turning a/c off?
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 04:59 AM
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Change the cabin air filter. I had the same problem, it went away after i changed mine.
 
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What w0ady and Polishthrust said.
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Polishthrust
Change the cabin air filter. I had the same problem, it went away after i changed mine.
ditto!!!

and if you want a quick refresh...
- turn the A/C on MAX and the fan on HIGH
- from the driver's seat, spray a couple of shots of Oust Air Sanitizer into the passenger floorboard area...
- enjoy

It doesnt last forever, but it gives a nice overall clean smell to the interior... works great for delivering a repair job back to the customer!
 
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what kind of air filter do u guys recommend?
 
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a charcoal filter will help with the smell
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by silvernole12
a charcoal filter will help with the smell
Do u know where I coild buy one online?
How's the oem filter?
Thanks
 
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