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Old 11-02-2009, 08:13 AM
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Angry rotten interia smell

hi folks ive got a major problem wen i first start my 94 eg3 in the morning.
it smells like some thing is rotten in my heaters any one had the same problem please help me as it is getting that bad its making me gag lol.
ive bin told it could b the polen filter?
 
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:16 AM
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sounds like someone was pissed and dropped some eggs in your vents by the windshield on the outside.. you cant rly get that smell out if thats the case
 
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:20 AM
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The '94 does not have a pollen filter.

You could pull the blower motor and check in there for mice, eggs, other dead stuff. Unplug the plug, remove 3 screws and it should come right out the bottom without taking anything else apart.
 
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:30 AM
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If all else fails they sell a VentFresh product at the autoparts store. Its sprayed in to your vents its supposed to foam and then evaporate leaving a clean fresh smell.
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 02:37 AM
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nice 1 guys im guna try taking the blower motor out wen ive got time
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 05:18 AM
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Is it a rotten egg smell?

If so, check your battery and alternator. A bad alternator overcharging your battery makes the battery smell like rotten eggs.
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 02:34 PM
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I agree with RicoP that product is amazing, works pretty good too, even on some of the other tougher odors. good luck
 
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:40 AM
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I Agree, sulfu DIOXIDE is released when a battery greatly malfunctions, smells like rotten eggs, also check your heater core, it may be burning coolant or leaking it into your vehichle.
 
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