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Old 06-17-2010, 05:12 PM
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Default Re: A/C "vinegar" smell
Originally Posted by gurudog
Recently my A/C, which still is cold and appears to work fine, has a vinegar-ry smell after shut off and pre-cool-off time when first started...Does this indicate low freon or ??

I can not locate the intake for the A/C...I would like to know where the air comes in, so that I can be sure the intake area is clean.

Help appreciated.
The air comes in the grille under the wipers, you can see the plastic mesh covered opening.
Check the filter under the dash as well.
If the gas was leaking it would not work too well and I do not believe freon has a smell.
 
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