Funky A/C smell

WhiskeyHotel · 10-18-2011, 12:09 PM

They should put this on the window sticker of 350's and 370's: Funky HVAC smell......no charge.

They did add an "in cabin" air filter to later models, but the filter really doesn't solve the mildew problem that causes the smell - it seems to happen regardless. Running the heater to evaporate the moisture does work if you can remember to do it - and you can stand the heat.

Leagues of Z drivers have battled this demon with various combinations of chemicals, with some success, but never permanently. We keep trying, though.

fuct · 10-18-2011, 01:47 PM

when you turn off the engine make sure the vent is left open to the outside so that moisture can evaporate.

gourneyeagle- being humid in texas slows down the evaporation..... sux i know :\

batman_4 · 10-19-2011, 04:41 PM

^ thanks.

i too suffer from this and its annyoing when you have a passenger and as soon as the AC kicks in you get that odd moment where the passenger wonders wtf is the smell

XwChriswX · 10-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

^ thanks.

i too suffer from this and its annyoing when you have a passenger and as soon as the AC kicks in you get that odd moment where the passenger wonders wtf is the smell

Step 1: Say Nothing.

Step 2: If it's a girl, just look at her in disgust. She'll get self conscious and will apologize.

If it's a guy, just look at him with the look of victory, and he'll give you props.

10-19-2011, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-18-2011, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	They should put this on the window sticker of 350's and 370's: Funky HVAC smell......no charge. They did add an "in cabin" air filter to later models, but the filter really doesn't solve the mildew problem that causes the smell - it seems to happen regardless. Running the heater to evaporate the moisture does work if you can remember to do it - and you can stand the heat. Leagues of Z drivers have battled this demon with various combinations of chemicals, with some success, but never permanently. We keep trying, though.

10-18-2011, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	when you turn off the engine make sure the vent is left open to the outside so that moisture can evaporate. gourneyeagle- being humid in texas slows down the evaporation..... sux i know :\