> >It's a tough call, but I think ya gotta find the source for a couple
> >of reasons... First to get rid of it. Second so you know you aren't
> >doing damage to something which is gonna lead to a super bill for
> >repairs. Good luck. Hopefully it's something simple...
> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>> It would be helpful to know what the smell is... a bit more specific
> >>> than "garbage dump".
> >>>
> >>
> >>If you have ever driven by a garbage dump in the summer, it is exactly that
> >>smell. Only on the vent setting (AC makes it go away). What is that smell?
> >>I dunno, methane and rotting diapers?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> There are some sprays, but they're not apt to last long before the
> >>> smell returns. Better to try to track down a cause and correct it,
> >>> instead of having it keep coming back.
> >>>
> >>> Things like this are common in places where things like rodents get
> >>> into places like air filters, vents etc, and die. But the vehicle
> >>> generally has set unused for a while.
> >>
> >>The car is driven daily, but I live very close to a large river and alot of
> >>greenspace, so anything is possible. I guess I'll be ripping the dash apart
> >>:S
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Have you ticked anyone off lately? Things like limburger cheeses, or
> >>> fish on the engine block can get pretty foul.
> >>
> >>The engine is clean, and no one has fouled around with the car (It is under
> >>video surveillance except when at a mall etc)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> > >>>
> >>>>Any ideas on how to get rid of foul smelling air when using the vent > >>>>setting
> >>>>in my 97 taurus? Smells like I'm drawing in air from a garbage dump, but
> >>>>when using AC, I don't notice anything nasty smelling. On pure vent, it
> >>>>stinks. I've changed the cabin air filter (and change it every year like
> >>>>clockwork), but that didn't alter anything.
> >>>>
> >>>>Are there any sprays etc that I can use in the vent outlets, or should I
> >>>>be
> >>>>doing something more drastic?
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
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> >>> Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
> >>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> >>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16
> >>
> >
> >Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
> >1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
> >Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
> >Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> >w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16
>
>
> hey foctard
> even ford has a tsb about vent smell
> usually mildew from a/c
> there is a spray that goes in intake vent
> it kills the mildew
> but hey spike if ya knew what you were talking about
> you would know
>
> LMFAO
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