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Old 07-09-2009, 12:48 PM
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Default A/C has mildew smell!

I went to the lake for July 4th weekend, and now my A/C has a mildew smell coming out of it, how do I fix this problem?? I dont think I have a cabin filter, so thats out of the question.

Please help, very annoying.

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Old 07-09-2009, 03:22 PM
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they do make an A/C odor eliminator ....but it has to be put into the system
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I usually suck odor control baking soda, or febreeze into the vents from the air intake. It has worked on all my cars.
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Originally Posted by JC316
I usually suck odor control baking soda, or febreeze into the vents from the air intake. It has worked on all my cars.
And where would that be located?
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Originally Posted by CAMDUP
they do make an A/C odor eliminator ....but it has to be put into the system
And how is that done? Where would I find this stuff?
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Frigi-Fresh!!

Turn the vent on high and on the cowl I believe passenger side theres the inlet for the blower motor. Spray that stuff all thru there and the mist will work its way into the system.
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Originally Posted by 01GTDropTop
And where would that be located?
It's on the cowl. Pop your hood, turn the vents on and look for where the air is being sucked in.
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Originally Posted by WhiteFoxGT
Frigi-Fresh!!

Turn the vent on high and on the cowl I believe passenger side theres the inlet for the blower motor. Spray that stuff all thru there and the mist will work its way into the system.
second. used on my v6 after it started smelling
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When I turn the vents on (not A/C), do I need to leave it on cool setting or heat setting??

Where can i find Frigi-fresh? At a local store?
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