99 Honda CRV - Air Conditioning

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TEHDENNIS
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When I turn on the air conditioning or heat with the air circulation on, a really bad "gym-bag" kind of smell comes out.. This also happens when the car just sits there for at least 10 minutes.. However, when I turn on the AC without the air circulation on, the smell goes away. Where is the smell coming from?

Thank you!
-Dennis
Jan 22, 2007 at 8:18 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The fresh air intake on the car located by the wipers is possibly not draining very well. There is a drain for this. You are quite possibly getting the musty smell from the crap built up in the intake vents. Time for a cleaning.
Jan 23, 2007 at 11:30 AM