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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Default musty smells inside my car

This only happens when it rains
I think its the air cabin? It might be the trunk too
any suggestions?
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Change your cabin filter and check for any water leaks into the trunk, under the carpet.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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I just checked it the air cabin is really dirt looks like im gonna have to replace that right now
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Pull your tool caddy out and look for water there. There may also be water under the trunk lining. If there is, there are two plugs you can pull out. Be gentle and you can put them back in.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Do you shower when it rains?
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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try to look for this:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=22&t=465581
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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sounds like you are taking in water
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Look at the rubber grommet on the passenger side where the cabin harness runs into the engine bay.

Mine came loose and let in water everytime it rained or I washed it.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tmkpres,Nov 23 2010, 12:30 PM
Look at the rubber grommet on the passenger side where the cabin harness runs into the engine bay.

Mine came loose and let in water everytime it rained or I washed it.
Mine came loose stock
it look like the previous owner switched out the air cabin before and broke one of the clips passenger side
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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i replaced the air cabin and still get the smell during the rainy season
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