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I have a 2019 Ascent with the touring package. Approximately 25,000 km.
Yesterday I noticed a slightly off odor throughout the car. Following my nose, I found that it absolutely stinks like dead fish in the spare tire tool area in the trunk under the carpet (the area where the jack stand and cargo cover are stored). I have no idea what might have caused this. I can't see any dead animals under the car. I had some muddy and wet camping stuff in the back for about one hour on the weekend, but nothing like this. I also picked up groceries on Monday night, but there were no known spills or leaks - and I didn't buy any fish!
To start, I vacuumed the entire car and wiped down all surfaces. I cleaned the carpet in the trunk with a carpet shampoo. In the affected area, I sprayed everything with a general household cleaner, then bathroom cleaner (with bleach!). It still smelled after that though perhaps it was better. I left it overnight with some charcoal briquettes in there. Tonight, I steam cleaned the entire spare tire cargo area, including inside all of the compartments. I'll re-evaluate in the morning.
I want to remove the entire spare tire area. I can wiggle the entire thing. If I remove all the tools and cargo cover, can I just yank the entire thing out? I want to see what's underneath it.
Thank you!
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Yesterday I noticed a slightly off odor throughout the car. Following my nose, I found that it absolutely stinks like dead fish in the spare tire tool area in the trunk under the carpet (the area where the jack stand and cargo cover are stored). I have no idea what might have caused this. I can't see any dead animals under the car. I had some muddy and wet camping stuff in the back for about one hour on the weekend, but nothing like this. I also picked up groceries on Monday night, but there were no known spills or leaks - and I didn't buy any fish!
To start, I vacuumed the entire car and wiped down all surfaces. I cleaned the carpet in the trunk with a carpet shampoo. In the affected area, I sprayed everything with a general household cleaner, then bathroom cleaner (with bleach!). It still smelled after that though perhaps it was better. I left it overnight with some charcoal briquettes in there. Tonight, I steam cleaned the entire spare tire cargo area, including inside all of the compartments. I'll re-evaluate in the morning.
I want to remove the entire spare tire area. I can wiggle the entire thing. If I remove all the tools and cargo cover, can I just yank the entire thing out? I want to see what's underneath it.
Thank you!
