Interior smell after it rains

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Old 09-26-2006, 10:07 AM
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Interior smell after it rains

After it rains, the inside of my car smells like mold or mildew.... where is the smell coming from? And how do I get rid of it??
Old 09-26-2006, 10:12 AM
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Open your hood. Just below the windshield (on the outside) is where your air conditioner gets its air from, spray that with Lysol or something similar that kills mold.
Old 09-26-2006, 11:19 AM
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and while you are spraying also turn on your heat full blast... well that is what i do...
Old 09-26-2006, 11:35 AM
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and while you are spraying also turn on your heat full blast... well that is what i do...
Good point. The heat and lack of humidity should help kill that mold.
Old 09-26-2006, 11:51 AM
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do you see water in your trunk when it rains?
If you do, the seal for the back lights need to be redone or changed.
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You might have a leak into the cabin....I do and you got it, it smels musty until it all dries up.
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