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Foul musty smell from AC in first few minutes 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be judd@spicerackproductions.com on  Wed Sep 18 20:45 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The AC evaporator was replaced 18 months ago. I have only had car for 2 months. There is an unpleasant smell from AC for the first minute or two. Where do i get a deodorizer? Where do I put it? Thank you








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    Foul musty smell from AC in first few minutes FOLLOW UP 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be judd@spicerackproductions.com on  Thu Sep 19 19:01 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Time will tell if it is really better. I found the interior cabin air filter under the passenger side cowl. It was 3 years old and very dirty. I jumped on the freeway at rush hour and Turner Volvo parts in Sacramento was willing to stay open until I got there. I asked a sales person where the AC system drains the condensation so I could see if its clogged. Very helpful sales person took me to talk to a tech in the shop and 15 minutes later i had a free half bottle of deodorizer and some knowledge about system, possible problems and solutions. Chalk one up for the delaer being helpful. FYI the filter is 18 dollars.








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    Foul musty smell from AC in first few minutes S70 1998

    posted by  db on  Thu Sep 19 02:21 CST 2002
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    I don't know if your car was equipped with it or not (My 98 S70 is), but I had the same problem. Turned out to be the pollen filter was all moldy. It is located just under the front cowl under the windshield in the engine compartment. All incoming cabin air must go through it.








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      Pollen filter S70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Punxsutawney Phil on  Thu Sep 19 03:52 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      It's overpriced for a paper filter at about $25 but the manual does say to change it every 10k if you're in an area with exceptionally dirty air (aren't we all?) It does seem to help in mine. Also make sure the evaporator drain is unplugged.

      -Punxsutawney Phil








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    Foul musty smell from AC in first few minutes 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ed on  Wed Sep 18 23:28 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    There's a product called "fridgy fresh" sold at auto parts stores that helps. One has the car running, AC on in fresh air mode (NOT recirc) and sprays into the right side of the front cowl area where the fresh air enters.








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      Foul musty smell from AC in first few minutes. THANK YOU ALL ( NM ) 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be judd@spicerackproductions.com on  Thu Sep 19 07:42 CST 2002 [RELATED]







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