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SteveS
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
14:31:29
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Last summer when it got really humid my air conditioner started smelling like an old sweat sock. I took it to the dealer and they sprayed some antibacterial stuff down the intake vents. Worked for about 3 weeks. Needless to say I had to return for a re-application several times (it’s very humid here in the Ohio River valley during the summer). According to the dealer the evaporator box drain is not big enough to handle the amount of moisture condensed. As of last September the dealer said Dodge does not yet have a fix.
Two questions:
1. Has anyone else experienced this?
2. Does anyone know of a fix?
Summer is coming and my warranty in running out!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dakota Bob
GenII
3/10/2002
15:33:30
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Im in the Cincinnati area never had that problem with any of my cars.
Bob
Jet chip stage 1 JBA Headers,19# fule Injectors,Flow master 40s Auto Lite 3923 K/N Chrome Filter 180 T Stat ,TPS adjusment,Flometrics throttle body
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YA
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
15:39:28
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It's common. I turn my AC on full blast, windows down and spray Lysol in the cowl air intake vents(half can).
Usually need to do it twice a year.
There is some kind of professional system to drill small holes in your cooling vent system and pressuerize it using an anti bacterial at $120-150 a shot.
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Todd Bouton
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3/11/2002
08:37:04
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Mine smells too, when not used much at all this winter. Kinda sucks, no of my other rides ever did it. Do love my 01 4.7 QC 5spd, LSD, intake, 180tstat, Ait adjuster.
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handi2
GenIII
3/11/2002
08:45:38
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There's a TSB out on this since 1997. Take it to the dealer and complain about it. Tell them you know about the TSB.
http://communities.msn.com/mywebdocuments.com
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Access Tonnoue Cover/Bedrug/Airaid Intake/Jet Stage 2
180 Robertshaw/Roadmaster Active Suspension
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R/Truck
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
11:01:50
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What is TSB?
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Bluethunder
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
11:16:17
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Technical Service Bulliten..(kinda like a recall but not)
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whereisit
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
14:30:20
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There was a post a while ago about an AC drain tube that was susceptable to blockage. I'd imagine if that was backed up it would contribute to a musty smell in the cab of the truck.
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BB2DAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
14:46:45
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Check out this post for information on the
Smell coming from the A/C.
It appears that the Condensor drainage hose can become blocked, and then can cause a smell and eventual damage to the condenser coil.
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/3240.html
2001 Quad Cab SLT+ 4.7L, 5-Spd, 3.55 Lsd
ARE Cap, ArmaCoat Bed-liner, Pilot PILPL119X Fog Lights
Autolite 3923's, IAT Adjuster, K&N Drop-in w/modified intake
http://members.aol.com/bsbets/truck/intake4.jpg
http://www.dodgedakota.net/albums/viewer/101.htm
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SteveS
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
16:17:29
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Handi2,
Do you have the TSB number? I went to the link you posted, but Bill Gates wanted my email address (already get enough spam). Or, maybe you could copy the text and paste it here.
Thanks for your help.
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BB2DAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
17:13:09
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Here is the TSB information which is listed
in the other post.
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/1997/24_11_97.htm
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