Sick odor outside after using A/C
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Sick odor outside after using A/C
Hello-While or after using the A/C, there is a sick odor coming from the right side of the engine compartment (outside the van). The smell is nor anti-feeze and I don't think it is mold. The A/C blows cold and no odor inside the van using MAX air or Normal. The odor keeps me from working in the engine compartment for atleast 4 hours after using the A/C.
Could there be a leak in the system or is this normal?
This is my first ford so I'm not sure if this is normal or not.
Thanks in advance for your input.
jc
Could there be a leak in the system or is this normal?
This is my first ford so I'm not sure if this is normal or not.
Thanks in advance for your input.
jc
Last edited by jasonbbq; Jul 3, 2004 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Clarification
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From: oakland
sounds like it could be an ac leak-it does smell "chemically" bad.and it is coming from the evaporator and drier area. Even though your ac works, it still could have a leak. use your ac, shut down and go to open hood on the right and listen/look for leaks. (a small amount of hissing for a few seconds is ok). you can also try buying a leak tester.
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JC,
Just a thought, but did you check the engine compartment for dead animals or animal parts? One of my friends lost a cat who found the engine compartment to be a nice warm place to take a nap in.
The other place to look is in the cowel area just below the windshield. The space is covered by a plastic grate, and while it keeps most large objects out, small stuff can still get in there and decay. This is where your HVAC system gets its air.
Just a thought, but did you check the engine compartment for dead animals or animal parts? One of my friends lost a cat who found the engine compartment to be a nice warm place to take a nap in.
The other place to look is in the cowel area just below the windshield. The space is covered by a plastic grate, and while it keeps most large objects out, small stuff can still get in there and decay. This is where your HVAC system gets its air.
