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1997 Chrysler LHS Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Heater, Cabin filter.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 28, 2010

1997 Chrysler LHS Cow manure smell

Smells problem
1997 Chrysler LHS 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 146000 miles

We just started getting a cow manure smell when the heater or AC is on. Does this vehicle have a cabin filter?
What could this smell be caused by and what would be the least expensive step to try first, second and third.
Avatar Asked by goblue16

Answer

Replied on September 29, 2010

Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

This smell, you you think it cold smell like mould or mildew?

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on September 29, 2010

The smell from the heater may smell like mold or mildew, but the ac definitely smells like cow manure.

Tiny Response from goblue16
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Replied on September 29, 2010

Check that the A/C drain tube is not blocked, you can get a vent system sanitizer that will kill any unpleasant smells, this is often a fungal growth in the vent system due to poor drainage. a dead rodent in the system is far more offensive.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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