Mildew odor in defroster
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro OR
It happens because there is condensation build up from the coils when the AC is used. If it is not allowed to dry (running outside vent fan only) before the car is shut off, it can mildew in there. I had it too. 
Short term fix is start the car. Turn on the fan on high and select the outside as the intake source. Take a can of Lysol (your choice) and give a few shots into the intake screen (in between the windshield wipers). That will get rid of the current smell. Long term fix is try to remember to run the fan only a short while ater you run the AC before you shut off the car.
HTH.
Short term fix is start the car. Turn on the fan on high and select the outside as the intake source. Take a can of Lysol (your choice) and give a few shots into the intake screen (in between the windshield wipers). That will get rid of the current smell. Long term fix is try to remember to run the fan only a short while ater you run the AC before you shut off the car. HTH.
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 323
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From: Austin Texas
It happens because there is condensation build up from the coils when the AC is used. If it is not allowed to dry (running outside vent fan only) before the car is shut off, it can mildew in there. I had it too. Short term fix is start the car. Turn on the fan on high and select the outside as the intake source. Take a can of Lysol (your choice) and give a few shots into the intake screen (in between the windshield wipers). That will get rid of the current smell. Long term fix is try to remember to run the fan only a short while ater you run the AC before you shut off the car.
HTH.
Short term fix is start the car. Turn on the fan on high and select the outside as the intake source. Take a can of Lysol (your choice) and give a few shots into the intake screen (in between the windshield wipers). That will get rid of the current smell. Long term fix is try to remember to run the fan only a short while ater you run the AC before you shut off the car. HTH.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,875
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From: Hillsboro OR
