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mold and bacteria
Coverage of mold and bacteria in the Nexus archive.
- 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Car air conditioning
A musty smell in car air conditioning systems is often caused by condensation fostering mold and bacteria in the evaporator. Consumer Reports recommends using disinfectant spray in the plenum, replacing the cabin air filter, and cleaning sunroof drainage channels to resolve the issue without professional repair.