1997 Chrysler LHS Cow manure smell

1997 CHRYSLER LHS
146,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GOBLUE16
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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.
Sep 28, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

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

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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GOBLUE16
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The smell from the heater may smell like mold or mildew, but the ac definitely smells like cow manure.
Sep 29, 2010 at 8:32 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Sep 29, 2010 at 5:41 PM
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