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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2001 🢒 Isuzu T-Series (Truck Line C) 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Odor Diagnosis

Step

Action

Yes

No

1
  1. Sit inside the vehicle.
  2. Close all of the doors and windows.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Allow the engine idle at normal operating temperature.
  5. Select the maximum blower speed.
  6. Select the VENT mode.
  7. Select the coldest temperature setting.
  8. Cycle through all of the blower speeds, modes and temperatures to define what type of odor is present.
    9. • Musty smell
    • Coolant smell
    • Oil smell

Does the odor have a musty smell?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 7

2

Inspect the HVAC filter for debris.

Is the HVAC filter clean of debris?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Remove any debris from the filter.

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 15

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4

Inspect for wet carpeting.

Is the carpet wet?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 14

5

Inspect for the following conditions:

  1. Water leaks around the windshield
  2. Blockage of the HVAC module drain
  3. Leaks around the door seals

Is a leak present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 14

6

Repair the leak as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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7

Does the odor have a coolant smell?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

8

Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Loss of Coolant in Engine Cooling.

Is a leak present in the engine compartment?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the coolant leak as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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10

Inspect for coolant leaking inside the vehicle or for a film build-up on the windshield.

Is the condition present?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 15

11

Replace the heater core. Refer to Heater Core Replacement Heater Core Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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12

Does the odor have an oily smell?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect the engine compartment for any leaks.

Repair any oil leaks

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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14

A musty odor can be caused by mold or mildew build up on the evaporator or the heater core or inside of the HVAC module. Refer to Odor Correction Odor Correction.

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

Go to Step 1