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My Fiesta smells like damp soap
I have Ford Fiesta Ghia 1600 auto. With the air con on or off, I am getting a dampish slightly soapy smell. Are you able to advise what the problem might be?
Asked on 3 May 2011 by Verdonrob
Answered by
Honest John
Might be a failed radiator matrix. Might be condensation on the ventilation trunking. Might be a sodden pollen filter.
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