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I think that when you run the A/C in the summer there is some moisture that collects on the evaporator and other parts inside the dashboard after you shut off

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Old 10-08-2011, 10:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I think that when you run the A/C in the summer there is some moisture that collects on the evaporator and other parts inside the dashboard after you shut off the A/C. Then it sits creating bacteria hence the smell.
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I think that when you run the A/C in the summer there is some moisture that collects on the evaporator and other parts inside the dashboard after you shut off the A/C. Then it sits creating bacteria hence the smell.
Any way to flush that after it's happened?
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Any way to flush that after it's happened?
Try to run the fan only w/o A/C for a bit before shutting off the car!
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