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Old 07-17-2007, 11:19 AM
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Vent odor?

Is there a product that can be used to eliminate the musty smell that I get from the ac vents sometimes?
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For odour from the air conditioning unit (1Z Klima-Cleaner) is an effective means for removing odour-causing bacteria, fungi and other germs. Spray into the interior A/C vents and allow product to work for 30 minutes.
It creates a healthier and fresh smelling environment for the interior of your car, change cabin air filter

Tip- turn off the AC but leave the fan running for the last minute or two before turning off the ignition to help dry the condenser and surrounding area. Also check the cabin air filter, change as necessary
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
Is there a product that can be used to eliminate the musty smell that I get from the ac vents sometimes?
The smelly feet syndrome!
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Originally Posted by lxl_Jeffro_lxl
The smelly feet syndrome!

Not that bad my friend...

Beside I make them leave their shoes on!
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
For odour from the air conditioning unit (1Z Klima-Cleaner)

Tip- turn off the AC but leave the fan running for the last minute or two before turning off the ignition to help dry the condenser and surrounding area. Also check the cabin air filter, change as necessary
Where would I find the above product?
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Try Autopia or google 1z einszett
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I have had very good luck with a Wurth product that cleans the A/C unit. It is like a "bug bomb" in that you leave it on for 10 minutes while the car and A/C are running. It really works.

http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/t...wurth-usa.html
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http://www.1z-usa.com/AC_Cleaner.html

For what it is worth, this is the link to that 1z product. It looks good, too, although I have not yet tried it.
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Thanks for the assist and info scottw!!!

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