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Dirty Air Conditioning Ducts in Our Car Can Be Very Dangerous to Our Health

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Air conditioner

In this video, we hear wise advice about maintaining the air conditioning ducts in our car. If, when we turn it on after the winter break, we smell a bad odour, we must know that it is germs and bacteria that have settled inside the ducts, which we breathe in along with the air. We need to carry out a simple disinfection operation as soon as possible (there are specific sprays available, and we will find among our tutorials one that will explain in detail how to do it), and then replace the cabin filter as soon as possible, preferably with an activated carbon one, which will filter and purify the air we breathe better.

Updated on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Open the Bonnet of a Renault Megane if the Lever is Broken?

If the lever that unlocks the bonnet of the Renault Megane is broken or not functioning, there is an emergency procedure to unlock the mechanism: remove the right front grille located at the top of the bumper. Once the grille is removed, you can locate the actuator mechanism: by pulling the spring in this position, you can unlock the actuator, allowing you to lift the bonnet and access the components located inside the engine compartment. You can then close the bonnet simply by lowering it.

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