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Odor In A/c System

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#1 ·
We purchased a 2004 Sorento, and have noticed an odor when the fan, a/c or heat is first turned on? Anyone with any suggestions? There is no odor in the car! Just from the air that circulates through!
 
#3 ·
Check the drains to be sure they are not blocked. You should see water draining under your Sorento when you are sitting in driveway after running the A/C. You can buy and oder killer spray at any auto supply store to spray into the vents. If you run the fan after turning off the A/C it will help dryout the inside of your vents as this is the major cause of the oders. Remember the A/C also runs in winter in defrost cycle.
 
#4 ·
Just check the the type of fluid you are using in the windscreen
washers, somebody on another Kia forum had the simular problem
smelted like rotten eggs, it was i think in the uk, and he was using
a brand from Halfords, when they used the washers with the heater
or a/c on they got this smell.
 
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