Mildew smell in AC Duct

pbs370z · 05-05-2020, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenwoodturbo

Yes turn off AC and run fan only to dry Evaparator core. On top of this don't waste time with filter as it's likely not a filter, sure a febreeze filter will mask it, but evap core foam cleaner will clean and destroy at source of smell. All you do is spray cleaner into the drain tube and the foam expands up into core and drains back out.

"All you do is spray cleaner into the drain tube and the foam expands up into core and drains back out."
That sounds great! Where the heck is the drain tube? (notice I didn't really curse there?)

PROBLEM FIXED: (see my post)

Automatic Climate Control maintenance

Product I used: FJC 5914 Foaming Evaporator Cleaner - 16 oz. (from Amazon)

pbs370z · 05-05-2020, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcphelps

I sprayed Lysol in the intake vents in front of the windshield, with the AC set to outside air, and it took care of it.

Now there's a tip even I can understand!

thanks

Kenwoodturbo · 05-06-2020, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbs370z

"All you do is spray cleaner into the drain tube and the foam expands up into core and drains back out."

That sounds great! Where the hecke is the drain tube?

Not 100% sure in 370z as I haven’t had this issue in mine. However the tube is easy to find on any car. Step 1 drive around with ac on. Step 2 park in driveway or garage, step 3 wait a few seconds/ minutes and look for puddle under car, step four look above puddle for open hose tube. The drain is there.

Spooler · 05-06-2020, 01:24 PM

Make sure you keep your cabin air filter changed. If you park the car on recir, it makes the problem way worse. Dial back your temp so you get fresh air several miles from the house.

05-06-2020, 01:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Make sure you keep your cabin air filter changed. If you park the car on recir, it makes the problem way worse. Dial back your temp so you get fresh air several miles from the house. Optimiser likes this.

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