
bad smell from defrost
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bad smell from defrost
I get a funky smell when I turn on the def button or the def/heat on my center console, and only when either of thoes two buttons are on. It kinda smells like a mix of puke and mold
any ideas on what it could be or what I should get done to fix this?

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Go to Autozone or whatever chain auto parts store is available to you. They have products that you spray into the vent intake that kills the mold. I had to do it twice, but mine is good now.
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03 Legacy L Wagon
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03 Legacy L Wagon
91 Legacy Sport Sedan - SOLD
94 Legacy Touring Wagon - SOLD
00 Impreza L Sport Wagon - totaled!
It does that because the AC turns on when you use the defroster.
Interdynamics makes some stuff called pure air. Works really well. The smell is coming from the evaporator coil. You need to remove the blower fan so you can get access to it. Remove any loose debris you can see, and spray the evap coil thoroughly, put the blower fan back in, and turn the blower fan on high for a few minutes.....repeat this process 2-3 times.
Interdynamics makes some stuff called pure air. Works really well. The smell is coming from the evaporator coil. You need to remove the blower fan so you can get access to it. Remove any loose debris you can see, and spray the evap coil thoroughly, put the blower fan back in, and turn the blower fan on high for a few minutes.....repeat this process 2-3 times.
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
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surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm