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 Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
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05/02/09 11:55 PM
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Knot at work
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2002 Chevrolet Impala when I blast the AC (which is ice cold) it smells wierd sometimes..I heard it could be frion.....
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
[Re: Knot at work]
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05/03/09 02:32 AM
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Roller22
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I had a Chevy PU that did something similar. Mechanic said something about the coil fins that would rust and corrode. When the moisture got on them and then they got cold. It only happened when it was extremely humid outside.
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
[Re: Roller22]
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05/03/09 03:51 AM
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sportfisher
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see if you have ,what they call ,a cabin air filter.this is a filter in the fan housing inside the vehicle,mine was full of bugs,moths,etc.i know the trucks have them,dont know abt cars.
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
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05/04/09 12:04 AM
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BillS2006
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Get it on a lift and find the condensate drain. It's a little rubber fitting on the passenger side. Make sure it is open and not stopped up with mud, mold, etc.
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
[Re: BillS2006]
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05/04/09 01:56 AM
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dieselpops
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this is mold build up which is normal in texas due to the high humidity. go to parts store and buy frigifresh aresol. follow the directions. then start turning the a/c off before you get to your final destination. this helps dry out the evaporator core, so mold wont grow backas quick.
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
[Re: dieselpops]
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05/04/09 09:40 PM
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tech
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I have found rats, snakes and other animals in blower motors. Refrigerant is odorless. Mold could be the cause.
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
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05/05/09 01:17 AM
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mysavioreigns
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Sweet - I have the same smell in my wife's car. Thanks for the tips guys 
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
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05/10/09 04:56 AM
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whiterockjesse
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if it smells like anti-freeze . your heater coil is probably leaking and will soon go out . look for wetness under dash in the middle and near the passengers side floor
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Re: Wierd odor coming from AC in Vehicle
[Re: whiterockjesse]
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05/19/09 05:57 PM
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Gary R
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Yes, Impala's DO have the cabin air filter, which someone mentioned earlier. You access it from under the hood, but up at the firewall, kind of under the passenger side windshield wiper blade.
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