Odors may be emitted from the air conditioning system at
startup in hot climates. Debris in the heater/evaporator case or growth of
mold on the evaporator core may cause this odor. A service kit
is available through GMSPO.
For vehicles with CJ2 automatic control, enabling the blower control
function with the scan tool is recommended. Refer to
Afterblow Enabling
.
- Clear all the debris from the plenum that draws air from the outside.
- Disconnect the clutch coil. This will disable the A/C compressor
clutch operation.
- Dry the evaporator core by turning the engine on. In addition,
run the blower motor on high and in a recirculating mode, with the temperature
control on maximum heat for 10 minutes.
- Drill an 1/8 inch
hole (1) in the HVAC module at the recessed area above the gas pedal
as shown.
Important: Use safety goggles and latex gloves for the following step.
- Keep the blower motor on high and insert the extension tube of
the deodorizer into the hole past the mark on the tube.
- Spray the area with short bursts. Dispense the contents of the
can over a 2-3 minute period. Vary the direction of the spray into the
duct.
- Turn the engine off.
- Let the engine sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Seal the 1/8 inch hole with body sealer or RTV gasket compound.
- Start the engine and run the fan on high for 15-20 minutes
to dry.
- Reconnect the air conditioning compressor clutch coil and verify
the operation.