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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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whats happening guys, yesterday it rained and this has happened in the past the soft top gets all wet and i leave it in the garage the next day i get in the car in the morning the car inside stinks how can i prevent this? does this happen with all soft tops ive tried air fresheners and it doesnt work
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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It's moisture getting into the cabin. Try leaving a couple of those moisture absorbers inside, like you find in some food items.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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okay where can i get the moisture absorbers for the car?
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Replace the cabin air filter? Crack your windows a little? It's odd for it to smell.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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it should not smell. you may have a leak somewhere.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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^^^ Maybe it’s time for some Shin-Etsu.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Mine was doing that before my top was replaced the top looked fine but it smelled after it rained. Got a new top now the problem is gone
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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maybe its not the car...

do you get that wet dog smell???
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by unbreak_s2k07,Dec 8 2009, 06:58 PM
does this happen with all soft tops ive tried air fresheners and it doesnt work
Nope. You need to figure out how water is getting in and resolve that. While it's possibly the soft top I wouldn't assume that it's the only suspect.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Maybe its mildew in the air vents. Have you changed the cabin air filter recently?
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