Water leak

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  1. W_rk2hard

    W_rk2hard Bobtail Member

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    I had a leak in my windshield on Semi truck and water got down through my vents. I think there might be mold down there somewhere because there is a smell and it seems to have started giving me respiratory issues. Does anyone know a company that could get in there and clean it out? I called serve pro and they said no.
     
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  3. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Have you tried any of the cleaners or fogger bombs for vehicle vents? Other than that you’d probably have to take everything apart and clean everything and then put it all back together.

    How often do you change out your cabin air filters? That could also be a source of funkiness.
     
  4. Ridgeline

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    whats a semi?

    Semi what?

    Call a vehicle flood specialist, depending on where you are at, they will charge anywhere from $200 to $400 for a good cleaning.
     
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  5. Rideandrepair

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    Spray some Lysol into the intake. Outside set on normal, going through each setting. Vents, floor, defrost. Then do the same spraying into the inside intake. with it set on recirculating. You can take the fan out and spray the coil with a hose, letting the water go out the drain. Other choice is to pay a shop by the hour to disassemble the dash, take hoses off and clean or replace them. That’ll be expensive. Lysol kilns everything. New fragrances available. I suggest the “fresh linen” Lol,
     
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  6. RepoweredRookie

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    I’m going with Long FLD and changing the cabin air filter.
     
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  7. W_rk2hard

    W_rk2hard Bobtail Member

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    I would love to change cabin air filter but I cannot find it on my 2000 w900L
     
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  8. W_rk2hard

    W_rk2hard Bobtail Member

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    Just spoke with Kenworth and they said my 2000 w900L did not come with cabin air filter
     
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  9. AModelCat

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    Nope. Its an aftermarket accessory on most (maybe all) B cab Kenworths. If it had one added, it'd be on the side of the cab, over the inlet behind the right side air cleaner.

    If you don't have one, I recommend it if you're in the dust and dirt a lot. The dust will eat the blower motor pretty quick - year or so max they'll last.
     
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  10. Ridgeline

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    Call a vehicle flood specialist, depending on where you are at, they will charge anywhere from $200 to $400 for a good cleaning.
     
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  11. 77fib77

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    Lysol and an AC or dehumidifier. Open bowls of vinegar???
     
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