a/c smell problem help!

theyanks904 · February 10th, 2011, 06:12 PM

so the past coupke of days its been raining here in FL and when i turn the air on or heat it smells like a wet dog. i dont know why.... new compressor dryer orfice tube was installed about 3 months ago . checked a/c drain looks 2 be working fine also pass side floor is dry

got any ideas?? im all out i cant find water anywere

Therealtater · February 10th, 2011, 06:14 PM

check the in cabin air filter, I'm not really sure where they are on the mustangs though

trashpickinman · February 10th, 2011, 06:51 PM

There is no cabin air filters in that year, or year range.

Have you check under the cowl where the air comes in from the outside? Passenger side, near the windshield wiper post. You could have debris stuck under there. Also, can you see water coming out of the drain hose with the a/c running, or how did you check it?

After double checking those things, try driving around with the blower on a higher speed on just "Vent" for a while, just tough it out. It should help dry out the system.

mcqueen · February 10th, 2011, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Therealtater

check the in cabin air filter, I'm not really sure where they are on the mustangs though

I don't think 94-04 Mustangs got them. Not sure about earlier models.

Therealtater · February 10th, 2011, 07:24 PM

shows how much I know, at least I tried

mcqueen · February 10th, 2011, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Therealtater

shows how much I know, at least I tried

Lol I only know that because I spent some time trying to figure out if we had them or not when I first got my car

Therealtater · February 10th, 2011, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Lol I only know that because I spent some time trying to figure out if we had them or not when I first got my car

oh ok haha, well I just got mine a few weeks ago and the only thing I've done to it was fix the magnaflow exhaust the previous owner tore off going down a back road, before that the only other mustang I worked on was a 66 inline 6 we restored for a guy a few years back

Surgin · February 11th, 2011, 04:06 PM

Put it on max A/C so it the blend door is open, spray lysol in there to kill the mold thats growing and make sure to turn the A/C off for a few minutes before shutting the car off, that way some of the water will evaporate, theretically at least.

Justin

TRXrider400 · February 11th, 2011, 06:23 PM

Maybe there is a small dog stuck inside your AC unit.. I once pulled a mass of acorns out from on old Chevy Lumina's airbox.. LOL.. Honestly though, start from one end of your AC.. and work your way through, narrow it down. Most likely Water, maybe some wet leaves or something..it happens

February 10th, 2011, 06:12 PM	#1
theyanks904 Regular 1996 ford mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: land o lakes FL Posts: 268 iTrader: 0 reviews	a/c smell problem help! so the past coupke of days its been raining here in FL and when i turn the air on or heat it smells like a wet dog. i dont know why.... new compressor dryer orfice tube was installed about 3 months ago . checked a/c drain looks 2 be working fine also pass side floor is dry got any ideas?? im all out i cant find water anywere

February 10th, 2011, 06:51 PM	#3
trashpickinman Newbie 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is no cabin air filters in that year, or year range. Have you check under the cowl where the air comes in from the outside? Passenger side, near the windshield wiper post. You could have debris stuck under there. Also, can you see water coming out of the drain hose with the a/c running, or how did you check it? After double checking those things, try driving around with the blower on a higher speed on just "Vent" for a while, just tough it out. It should help dry out the system. Last edited by trashpickinman; February 10th, 2011 at 07:22 PM. Reason: Edited for clarity.

February 11th, 2011, 06:23 PM	#9
TRXrider400 Regular 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe there is a small dog stuck inside your AC unit.. I once pulled a mass of acorns out from on old Chevy Lumina's airbox.. LOL.. Honestly though, start from one end of your AC.. and work your way through, narrow it down. Most likely Water, maybe some wet leaves or something..it happens __________________ 2002 Mustang V6, GT Rims, Cold Air intake, Blue LED interior.

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February 10th, 2011, 06:14 PM	#2
Therealtater Regular 2003 Roush Mustang Stage1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Waxhaw Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 reviews	check the in cabin air filter, I'm not really sure where they are on the mustangs though

February 10th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#5
Therealtater Regular 2003 Roush Mustang Stage1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Waxhaw Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 reviews	shows how much I know, at least I tried

February 11th, 2011, 04:06 PM	#8
Surgin Newbie 94 Eaton V6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Ga Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put it on max A/C so it the blend door is open, spray lysol in there to kill the mold thats growing and make sure to turn the A/C off for a few minutes before shutting the car off, that way some of the water will evaporate, theretically at least. Justin

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