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Old 06-15-05 | 04:14 PM
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Question Musty odor from AC

Anyone else have this issue? Ive heard its either a lack of cabin filter in the car or a clogged AC drain plug. Anyone have the exact problem?
Old 06-18-05 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 3rdelement
Anyone else have this issue? Ive heard its either a lack of cabin filter in the car or a clogged AC drain plug. Anyone have the exact problem?
I have a 2001 ES300 with the same problem
Old 06-19-05 | 12:53 PM
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you guys need to use the search function here and use google on the web.

musty AC odor is a topic commonly discussed on every car forum today.
There are a multitude of "remedies" posted.

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Old 06-19-05 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by steviej
you guys need to use the search function here and use google on the web.

musty AC odor is a topic commonly discussed on every car forum today.
There are a multitude of "remedies" posted.

steviej
Stevie's right on.

Here's a recent thread (or rather recently bumped) with some good alternatives
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/81943-mildew-smell-from-ac.html
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yeah i saw that bump after i posted.
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