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musty/moldy smell

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Anyone else out there have a musty, or moldy smell that comes out of the ducts for a while when you start the car?
The smell does go away after a minute or so.
Anyone have a remedy for such?

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You could try changing out your cabin air filter. Also, make sure your evaporator drain is open.
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Or you could be totally idle like me and use this:

http://www.commaoil.com/News/newsairconcleanhtm.htm

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