Stinky Vent Smell

axmea? · 03-06-2014, 08:55 PM

I'd start with the air filters as previously suggested. Try leaving your car out in the sun with doors open and let it sit for 30 minutes while you're in the garage (oops you're in OKC). If all else fails.......it is time to strip the smell off with Stripper Scent. It actually smells like one. I had a sample while in their store today and NO I did not buy it. This is a case where you can touch and not have to buy.

Luciano13 · 03-06-2014, 09:03 PM

What exactly does it smell like now?
Dirty clothing or something else?
U sure u didn't drive over a plastic bag that could be stuck and melting on your exhaust pipe??
That happened to me.and i freaked out thinking something was wrong with my car.

1325 · 03-06-2014, 09:34 PM

I used this to remedy your problem for awhile: 1Z-einszett Klima-Cleaner

Kenwoodturbo · 03-07-2014, 08:38 PM

Does the smell somewhat resemble cat urine? My money is on bacteria on evaporator core. Many cars have issue where running ac and the Evap core doesn't completely drain all the way and the water causes bacteria to grow.

Anyway believe it or not they make something to cure it. Go to autoparts store or online and order Evap core cleaner. It comes in a spray can, has a little tube. You put that tube into the Evan core drain line under the car and spray backwards through the drain. The foam will expand up into Evap core and get rid of your smell. The fresh scent of cleaner only lasts a day or so but it flushes out bad stuff.

Then to prevent this in future your options are to flush again when needed or the other way is when your close to destination turn OFF your ac and drive with just blower on for the last mile or 2 this will allow the core to dry each time this preventing the mildew issue.

Last time I bought it I ordered from orieleys.

Oops didn't see post above. What he posted is what I was talking about.

kenchan · 03-07-2014, 08:41 PM

huh, was not aware of rectal medication for that..

luigi90210 · 03-10-2014, 01:05 PM

I had it, got rid of the smell by running the heater full blast for a week straight, never smelled it again.

I think its something in the HVAC though on new cars, my moms maxima use to smell buy now it doesn't since it has a lot of miles now.

VRSean · 03-10-2014, 03:00 PM

I offered this a ton when I worked at a dealership, gets rid of that smell in a hurry
BG Frigi-Fresh® | BG Products, Inc.

Otherwise, a quick solution for it is to be sure to run your a/c on outside air to dry out any of the condensation.

kenchan · 03-10-2014, 03:36 PM

my 10yr old G does the same if i dont run a/c frequently.

just keep the a/c cycling and you'll be fine.

03-06-2014, 08:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I'd start with the air filters as previously suggested. Try leaving your car out in the sun with doors open and let it sit for 30 minutes while you're in the garage (oops you're in OKC). If all else fails.......it is time to strip the smell off with Stripper Scent. It actually smells like one. I had a sample while in their store today and NO I did not buy it. This is a case where you can touch and not have to buy. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

03-06-2014, 09:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	What exactly does it smell like now? Dirty clothing or something else? U sure u didn't drive over a plastic bag that could be stuck and melting on your exhaust pipe?? That happened to me.and i freaked out thinking something was wrong with my car. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

03-07-2014, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kenwoodturbo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 124 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Does the smell somewhat resemble cat urine? My money is on bacteria on evaporator core. Many cars have issue where running ac and the Evap core doesn't completely drain all the way and the water causes bacteria to grow. Anyway believe it or not they make something to cure it. Go to autoparts store or online and order Evap core cleaner. It comes in a spray can, has a little tube. You put that tube into the Evan core drain line under the car and spray backwards through the drain. The foam will expand up into Evap core and get rid of your smell. The fresh scent of cleaner only lasts a day or so but it flushes out bad stuff. Then to prevent this in future your options are to flush again when needed or the other way is when your close to destination turn OFF your ac and drive with just blower on for the last mile or 2 this will allow the core to dry each time this preventing the mildew issue. Last time I bought it I ordered from orieleys. Oops didn't see post above. What he posted is what I was talking about. kenchan likes this. Last edited by Kenwoodturbo; 03-07-2014 at 08:45 PM.

03-10-2014, 01:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	I had it, got rid of the smell by running the heater full blast for a week straight, never smelled it again. I think its something in the HVAC though on new cars, my moms maxima use to smell buy now it doesn't since it has a lot of miles now. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, was not aware of rectal medication for that..

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VRSean Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 105 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	I offered this a ton when I worked at a dealership, gets rid of that smell in a hurry BG Frigi-Fresh® \| BG Products, Inc. Otherwise, a quick solution for it is to be sure to run your a/c on outside air to dry out any of the condensation.

03-10-2014, 03:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my 10yr old G does the same if i dont run a/c frequently. just keep the a/c cycling and you'll be fine.