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R350 dead mouse(?) somewhere in the ducts

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Old 03-11-2015, 08:40 PM
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Unhappy R350 dead mouse(?) somewhere in the ducts

Hi all,

it seems we have a dead mouse (?) in our air ducts in R350. The stench is overwhelming ... It is strongest when I use only internal circulation. I checked the cabine air filter and it is definitely not there. I also checked the input grills on the hood, nothing there.
Questions:
1) Did anyone have similar issue and what did you do
2) Is anyone aware of any chart that shows the air ducts in the car
3) When I turn on internal circulation, where are the intakes?
4) Any ideas?

Thanks
Your Concerned_about_someone_throwing_up_in_the_car_fro m_that_smell :=)
Old 04-01-2015, 09:24 AM
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Have you checked the air intake/box under the screen in the engine compartment for water or other buildup? Here's a Link to the thread about water intrusion in the box (Link)

Here's a link on how to get to it from the engine side. (Link)

Good Luck!
Old 05-24-2015, 01:38 PM
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2008 R320 CDI, 2006 smart fortwo cabrio, 1983 240D, 1982 300SD, 1980 300SD
I had a mouse living in the firewall area, the nest was below the hvac air intake box. I removed the housing that holds the cabin filter easily enough from under the hood, vacuumed the area out and washed throroughly, no more mouse or smell.

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