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Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 1303
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 3:54 pm: | |
Lysol will do the same thing. Easier to find and probably cheaper. |
Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member
Username: Darolls
Post Number: 87
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 11:51 pm: | |
It's a common problem with A/C systems.
I believe it's GM, and probably other manufacturers too, that have a spray that kills the mildew spores that usually reside on the evaporator.
It comes in a spray can, and you just spray the evaporator and shoot some in the vents.
Make sure that the evaporator drain hose isn't plugged, as moisture retained is what allows the mildew to grow. It loves growing in dark, damp places.
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mario navetta (Mar308)
New member
Username: Mar308
Post Number: 12
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 7:58 pm: | |
Ya know i never run my air conditioner, thats
a good ideabox. Thanks... |
Frank Foster (Sparta49)
Member
Username: Sparta49
Post Number: 547
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 7:40 pm: | |
Put sheets of bounce fabric sofener under the seat or in the vents for a few days |
Mule (Mule)
Junior Member
Username: Mule
Post Number: 71
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 7:29 pm: | |
Mario,
If your car has air conditioning and hasn't been used in awhile, that can produce a mildew smell. Ford Mustangs were very bad about it, and many had part of the HVAC system replaced to cure it. Try running your A/C and see if the smell changes. In Alaska, I had to run my A/C a few times a year to keep from getting mildew in the system. You know, on those hot 60 degree summer days.
If you don't have A/C, it still may be somewhere in the HVAC from non-use.
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mario navetta (Mar308)
New member
Username: Mar308
Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 7:20 pm: | |
Sounds good but i think i have a problem
in my vetilation hoses. Thanks for the info. |
Newman (Newman)
Intermediate Member
Username: Newman
Post Number: 1331
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 6:05 pm: | |
Try using an ozinator. Detail or clean up shops use them to de-odorize car interiors. It works well by removing the O2 in the cabin killing whatever is responsible for your smell. |
mario navetta (Mar308)
New member
Username: Mar308
Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 4:50 pm: | |
Mildew smell in ventilation system.
This car has a brand new interior.
Only smells for about 15 minutes
only when driving.I took everything
out of front and smelled around and
i smell nothing. Any ideas how to
get rid of it?? Thanks |