1996 Honda Accord a/c stinks

1996 HONDA ACCORD
262,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HEDANIEL
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what causes a/c to smell like turpentine through the vents? it is strong when hot outside and stops when car a/c is off. what areas should I look in and how is best to check thanks
Aug 5, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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This is mould and mildew building up in the vents and air box, check that the drain tune is not part blocked and get a A/C vent deodoriser and sanitiser from your auto parts store to clean the system out.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 5, 2010 at 10:10 PM
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