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Old 09-25-11, 08:47 PM
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Hi all,

I'm having a problem with my AC, dont know exactly where it comes from but after 15~20 minutes driving with AC, it starts producing a very bad smell again and again.
I have tried many different ways to fix it from throwing tons of fresheners to changing my cabin filter quite a lot but there's still that smell.
Have anyone seen that problem with your car and how to fix it? Can you guys please help?

Thank you
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Old 09-26-11, 08:52 AM
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moldy smell? local pep boys, advance auto should have a cleaning kit you can spray down the vents. helps if you run the ac with fresh air from outside every once in a while too
Old 09-26-11, 09:40 AM
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Try this...
http://my.is/forums/f221/how-get-mus...ioning-330597/
Old 09-26-11, 01:27 PM
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local auto store has a spray that you use on the vents near the windshield. It kills the mold and makes it smell good again.
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i used this stuff

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...aner_p_78.html
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Thanks all, I should have posted this thread long time ago since my nose was almost blow out for months.... I'll try the Klima-Cleaner first and will post the update.
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