Mildew Smell?
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Mildew Smell?
My 2006 sometimes has a slight mildew smell. Never noticed any dampness on any of the carpets or in the trunk.
Anyone else ever have this problem?
Thx
Anyone else ever have this problem?
Thx
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when I replaced my cabin air filter it had gotten wet from the" infamous water " that builds up in the compartment
I cleaned all the junk out of there , replaced the filter
and so far so good.
none of my local part stores had a replacement on hand,
here is a link for the WIX Cabin filter for the S197
WIX Cabin Air Filters
I cleaned all the junk out of there , replaced the filter
and so far so good.
none of my local part stores had a replacement on hand,
here is a link for the WIX Cabin filter for the S197
WIX Cabin Air Filters
Last edited by shadyninja; 10/3/09 at 11:38 PM.
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Thx for the replies. I'll replace the filter and double check the passenger area to make sure there's no dampness.
RockAuto has the Wix filter for $13 ($7 shipping). I have a few other things to order so it's not so bad and you can also find a 5% discount code for them.
RockAuto has the Wix filter for $13 ($7 shipping). I have a few other things to order so it's not so bad and you can also find a 5% discount code for them.
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Make sure the two drains in the front cowling are open and not clogged. If they get clogged it can fill with water and overflow into the cabin filter and then into the front passenger compartment. This is THE most commom reason for wet passenger floors and musty smells in Mustangs. When you are changing the cabin filter reach down and clean out the cowl bottom and drains.
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They are in the bottom of the cowling and when you change the cabin filter just reach down to the bottom to the flat area and you'll feel if there is debris and dirt laying there. If you're not changing the filter, you can see and reach them by looking at the passenger side firewall and where it turns back and goes horizontal you will see the black rubber / neoprene drains sticking down. They have a slot in the bottom. Stick you finger up into the slot and see if they are clogged. If the car is parked outside very much they can get clogged very easily.
Since they clog so easy, a heavy rain could cause the water to back up to the cabin filter area and then it would run into the passenger compartment. Once the filter gets wet it will mildew and smell bad.
Since they clog so easy, a heavy rain could cause the water to back up to the cabin filter area and then it would run into the passenger compartment. Once the filter gets wet it will mildew and smell bad.
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Thx for the info.
Can the plastic cowl cover be taken completely off? I was able to displace all the tabs, but the panel can't be removed because the hood corner interference?
No problem replacing the filter, was just hoping to get down in there and clean things out.
Can the plastic cowl cover be taken completely off? I was able to displace all the tabs, but the panel can't be removed because the hood corner interference?
No problem replacing the filter, was just hoping to get down in there and clean things out.
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Yes, both sections (it's 2-piece) can be completely removed. I did mine a year ago and I know I needed to remove the drivers wiper arm but I forget if I had to remove the passenger one as well.
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There was a TSB issued for cowl leaks on the '05s and '06s. I had water behind the passenger kick panel on my '06. Not sure if '07s and later are affected. There was a long thread about this several years back.
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This is starting to sound like the problem i'm seeing. Everytime I set my defroster it fogs up the windshield. And after 4 days of non-stop rain, my carpet is slightly damp too. I'll have to investigate these drains. I already had the cowl replaced and reapplied sealant a couple weeks ago to fix the cowl issue
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Sorry if I am just not following this well, but any chance someone could post some pics of where the cowl drains and cabin filter are? I've been noticing this mildew smell that last couple of times it's rained or I've washed my car and would like to check both of these, but for some reason can't visualize where the drains are, etc.
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Sorry if I am just not following this well, but any chance someone could post some pics of where the cowl drains and cabin filter are? I've been noticing this mildew smell that last couple of times it's rained or I've washed my car and would like to check both of these, but for some reason can't visualize where the drains are, etc.
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