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Old 08-11-2011, 01:14 PM   #1
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you could just need to change your cabin air filter. Dead mice, decaying leaves etc. will cause a stink.
But if your windshield is fogging up plus the smell, that's heater core.
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fogged windshield and foul smell might be a heater core... or clogged condensate drains.

If it smells sweet it is likely coolant. If it smells musty/mildew it is likely just clogged drains.
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Thanks for the input.
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Old 08-12-2011, 03:25 AM   #4
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fogged windshield and foul smell might be a heater core... or clogged condensate drains.

If it smells sweet it is likely coolant. If it smells musty/mildew it is likely just clogged drains.
Good point. So Bart, Name That Smell.

If it happens to be the heater core, might as well take advantage of the coolant drain and change out the water pump.
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