After work intended to address a musty smell when the air conditioning starts, repeat the original conditions in a safe place and check whether the symptom returns. Note whether the odor fades and whether it comes from one vent or all vents. Record the result before clearing codes or resetting adaptations.
Follow the maker’s procedure for drive cycles and readiness monitors. Check the cabin filter and follow the maker’s cleaning procedure; do not spray unapproved chemicals into the intake. If the issue remains, return to the evidence instead of swapping another part.
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