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2005 Vauxhall Corsa Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Smoke, Air conditioner.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 18, 2010

2005 Vauxhall Corsa smelly car

Smells problem
2005 Vauxhall Corsa 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 10 miles

my car smells of old smoke and damp i dont smoke in the car.the carpets get wet and go mouldy what could this be? if i sit in the car my cloths smell i have children so i get really worried that they smell and there health.
Avatar Asked by minner08

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Replied on May 18, 2010

Hi there,

Is your car fitted with an air conditioner.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on May 18, 2010

yes i have air con

Tiny Response from minner08
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Replied on May 18, 2010

Have the A/C drain tube check as this may be blocked and back filling the air box with moisture from the A/C unit, the moisture is normal but it should drain away under the car.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on May 19, 2010

thank you very much could be the prob i dont think i have ever had the air con re done.thank you i will get it checked right away.

Tiny Response from minner08
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Replied on May 19, 2010

Let me know how you get on, if that is not the problem we will look elsewhere.

mark

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