I have a very foul odor (like dirty socks/dog ____) coming from the A/C vents even when set to off.
  I pretty much know I need an evaporator, but is there a way to get rid of the odor before I bite the bullet. I've kept recharging. I've used sealers
  but the the time between has gotten too short. Is the smell from the pollen filter? If so, will replacing that take care of the odor?
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  Lucy 95 850T 93,200 miles

  lucy, with the fan on full (not on recycle) give the air intake vents in front of the windshield under the hood a good dose of lysol (you pick the
  fragrance). that should take care of the mildew and god knows what else is growing in the air ducts.
  regards

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  francisira

Subject:           Air-con stench
     Date:           Sat, 20 Jul 2002 11:30:28 -0400
    From:           pabloantoine <pabloantoine@worldnet.att.net>
 

I tried the Lysol in every way possible: spray directly into the intake
of the turbine, with and w/out recycle, even in the opposite way
(through the vents). No effect; I even feel a different, worse odor. Try
something else?
pabloantoine

Thanks again Pablo...