My check air ride system light is on and there is a terrible smell when I drive. Should I take it into the shop, or is there somewhere I can check it out.

Asked by derlamy Jun 21, 2015 at 04:49 AM about the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr STD Coupe

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Driving with A/C on in AZ.  Mabey smell is from A/C, very chemically odorous.

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With car running and ac on high. Look under car for condensation dripping from a drain hose by firewall. If not dripping could be stopped up. Use compressed air to blow hose out. If stopped up it might smell like dirty socks when ac is on. Also might notice that floor board is wet.

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