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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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HVAC Recirculation mode question

2003 V10 EB with electronic HVAC controls


So when I want the AC on, this is what I do:

Press the AC button

Press the recirculation button

Set fan on medium fan speed

Temp is usually set at 60

So my question is why do I get exhaust, dead animal, or bad outside smells when the recirculation mode is on? What can I check to make sure this mode is working?

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Look at the actuator behind the glove box and see it it moves as the recirc mode is turned on and off.
 
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So flip down the glove box and is it back there? Should I see of hear it moving?
 
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That's what I'd expect to do and see.
 
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