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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Is there an interior filter for the A/C? When I start my car it smells like musty vinegar. Never used to until the last month or so as the weather has gotten warmer. I am afraid of mold etc. growing in the system.

Also, I have already checked all the "duck bill" drains and they are completely clear.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Is there an interior filter for the A/C? When I start my car it smells like musty vinegar. Never used to until the last month or so as the weather has gotten warmer. I am afraid of mold etc. growing in the system.

Also, I have already checked all the "duck bill" drains and they are completely clear.
I searched for "filter" in the .pdf owner's manual I have, and didn't see anything about a cabin air filter or the like. Other than that, I have no idea.

Can you tell me where these duck bill drains are located so I can check mine?
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Aerovette
Is there an interior filter for the A/C? When I start my car it smells like musty vinegar. Never used to until the last month or so as the weather has gotten warmer. I am afraid of mold etc. growing in the system.

Also, I have already checked all the "duck bill" drains and they are completely clear.
Check the passenger side floorboards for dampness as well. There are aerosol products you can spray into the a/c vents to counteract the odor. Any evidence of rodents in the engine compartment? Rodent (or cat) pee could be drawn into the cabin through the vents.

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Wow, this forum is amazing. Thanks so much! Perhaps this could solve the OPs issue as well.
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Wow, this forum is amazing. Thanks so much! Perhaps this could solve the OPs issue as well.
At the top of page in the tech section is a list of sticky threads. Everyone should take the time to read them. There's tons of great info there.
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Check the passenger side floorboards for dampness as well. There are aerosol products you can spray into the a/c vents to counteract the odor. Any evidence of rodents in the engine compartment? Rodent (or cat) pee could be drawn into the cabin through the vents.
Everything is dry. Low mile, garage kept. No rodents. I can cover the oder, but I'd rather eliminate it.
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