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kennungesser
Gen III
 
7/12/2001
22:27:59
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After my truck sits all day at work,and I first turn on the air,it smells a little like mildew for about 5 seconds then goes away.
I bought the truck new and nothing has ever been spilled in there. The only thing different I have done is buy one of those reflective dash protecters that sits against the front window,and keeps the sun out.
Any ideas?
Kenneth l Nungesser
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
00:25:27
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Mine does that too!
I just don't turn the air on anymore. :0)
It's done it since the day I got it, I think it's something to do with the filtration system. It's not mildew, but... *shrug*
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Viper
Gen III
7/13/2001
06:05:08
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Mine does the same thing,when the air is first turned on it is awful,my wife keeps saying to do something about it.Hell I dont think there is anythimg you can do.Its the same as yours Ken it goes awy in a few seconds.
2000 Quad,4x4,32x1150s,3.92,4.7 Intense Blue
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Blizzard
Gen III
7/13/2001
07:11:31
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Hmmm ... yep, mine does it too. Doesn't do it for long, but sure doesn't seem right!
You are not alone, Ken!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
08:56:40
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mine too.
01' CC Sport, 4.7, 5 speed, 3.92 LS
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MACE
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
09:52:41
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There are some posts from our friends over at Edmunds Town Hall re: this issue....it is not uncommon.
I've seen posts related to how the truck is parked after the A/C has been run and the A/C drain lines not being able to drain the water from moisture/condensation build up, properly.
Someone also mentioned that there is a product on the market for dis-infecting the mildew, seems the design of the A/C system is indeed a breeding ground for mildew.
Some also say to park your truck in direct sunlight for about 30 minutes, then turn it on, open all the windows, and run the heat on high for a couple of minutes to dry the whole ventilation system out.
Others report no problem what so ever, as they always park on level ground after their A/C has been running, and this seems to help in draining all the moisture/condensation out.
I haven't noticed the problem on mine after 1700 miles (I have always parked on level ground FWIW)
My only complaint on the system is that it's weak...poor airflow for the A/C, must always be at least in the 2nd position for the fan. Closing the vents on the pax side helps somewhat.
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Blizzard
Gen III
7/13/2001
10:08:52
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Yeah, I thought the A/C would work a little better too. Our '99 Interpid will freeze you out. Gotta really blast the Dak to cool it off.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
10:14:35
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I have also noticed this. Our other Daks are 2000 models and they will freeze you out but my 2001 is not quite as cold. Does it have anything to do with the interior change?
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MACE
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
12:55:33
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Yes, service mgrs have said the redesign of the dash layout and especially the vents, has something to do with a decrease in A/C performance for the 2001 models. Wonder if we'll be freezing in the winter, hopefuly with no stinky smell!
If you ask me, you 2000 4.7 owners should be happy...more HP, badges, hood/console lights, and numbers on your gauges (lines, we have stinking lines), and it appears, a better working A/C system.
Wonder what the 2002 owners will wish for that the 2001 models have?
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Jacob
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
13:15:19
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Mine does the same thing but it does it even if has been parked overnight in the garage I crank it up and out comes the smell, lately it almost smells like anti-freeze though. Has anyone been able to stop it? It really bugs me and my girlfriend.
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Blckdak
Gen III
7/13/2001
13:22:34
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Yea, my A/C smells to for the first couple of seconds, just drive with the windows down till it goes away. Tried spryaing some Lysol in the return vents with the A/C running. That helped a little bit. My friend once owned a used 91 Hyndai excel and when you turned the heat on it smelled like maple syrup! Go figure
Erin
2000 CC 4x4 Sport
Magnaflow Exhaust, Z-Tube, Runnin AMSOIL
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
13:49:27
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The maple syrup smell while the heat is on is common. That smell is the first sign of an antifreeze leak. You get the same smell when your car overheats.
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CaribbeanDak
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
14:26:45
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This seems to be a chrysler issue My boss had an intrepid and a coworker has um I dont what model it is but I told him it looks like a chicks car...My wifes 2000 cherokee does it too.....I always hated Chrysler but now I am a happy QC owner Hope I dont regret my purchase
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MACE
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
14:45:23
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FWIW, our 1998 Voyager with about 34K miles, has never had a mildewy, smelly A/C. It also 'blows' away the performance of my 2001 DAK QC's A/C
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GJoyce
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
15:06:23
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Man, I hate that everybodies A/C is givin fits. I can't get over how quick the truck is blowin cold air. It gets really cold, really fast. I will say this though, after I shut the truck down, I've got about 5 gallons of condensation on the ground. I've never seen anything like it. I imagine if your trucks arent' gettin rid of all that water, a nasty little mildew smell is bound to occur. I hope thier is a quick/easy remedy for you all!!
but man, i'm glad mine works so well... :)
Gary
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durtydog
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
15:52:21
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even my international at work smells also when you first turn it on.its from the mositure that sits there after you have used it.the only cure is lysol and a scooby doo air freshener!
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kennungesser
Gen III
7/13/2001
16:42:45
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Glad I'm not alone in this! Thanks everone for the replies , I knew I could count on everyone here!
Kenneth l Nungesser
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heavymetal
Dodge Dakota
7/13/2001
18:39:12
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Has anyone tried the DEI cool wrap referenced in the following post to improve A/C capability?
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/1506.html
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