Horrible smell after turning A/C off

Bking · 05-23-2013, 03:23 PM

The smell is there as soon as I turned off the A/C and will last for about 10-20 mins. Anyone else has this issue?

I talked to Nissan and they said it will cost about $200 to fix the A/C lines. (they've changed the filter but that didn't help at all).

kenchan · 05-23-2013, 03:25 PM

is it' like a musty cheeezy sock smell? (ok, not sure exactly wat that smells like)

keep the AC running at all times. you got mold in the evaporator probably.

ZMan8 · 05-23-2013, 03:26 PM

and check your in cabin air filter, perhaps it needs replacing.

SmokeEater27 · 05-23-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

The smell is there as soon as I turned off the A/C and will last for about 10-20 mins. Anyone else has this issue?

I talked to Nissan and they said it will cost about $200 to fix the A/C lines. (they've changed the filter but that didn't help at all).

Ive actually been having a funny odor myself inside of my car and it smells like a damp rag that hasnt dried properly (if that makes any sense) but the thing is the odor isnt always there and i went smelling everything in my car and couldnt pinpoint where its coming from, but i believe it might be from keeping it parked in an indoor parking garage for long hours over night because the parking garage does have a funny smell itself because when i leave it parked outside in the sun i dont get any smell from it, not sure but im changing my cabin filter to see if that does the trick..hopefully it does

nepali · 05-23-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

The smell is there as soon as I turned off the A/C and will last for about 10-20 mins. Anyone else has this issue?

I talked to Nissan and they said it will cost about $200 to fix the A/C lines. (they've changed the filter but that didn't help at all).

Diet change, maybe?

mults · 05-23-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

The smell is there as soon as I turned off the A/C and will last for about 10-20 mins. Anyone else has this issue?

I talked to Nissan and they said it will cost about $200 to fix the A/C lines. (they've changed the filter but that didn't help at all).

Does the car only smell when you get in

just kidding, but I had to say it. Mine actually has a little bit of a musty/mildew smell when turning it on after sitting a while. However, the smell goes away completely after the A/C has been running for a minute or so.

122554 · 05-23-2013, 03:52 PM

I've found that shutting off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the car cures this on other cars, my Z doesn't have it, yet!

Haboob · 05-23-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

Does the car only smell when you get in

just kidding, but I had to say it. Mine actually has a little bit of a musty/mildew smell when turning it on after sitting a while. However, the smell goes away completely after the A/C has been running for a minute or so.

Mine has a musty smell to it when turning it on after having been used prior too.

It goes away after a few minutes of circulation though.

Would be rather embarrassing if it happened on a date or something though...

Jasonle · 05-23-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Mine has a musty smell to it when turning it on after having been used prior too.

It goes away after a few minutes of circulation though.

Would be rather embarrassing if it happened on a date or something though...

SmokeEater27 · 05-23-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Mine has a musty smell to it when turning it on after having been used prior too.

It goes away after a few minutes of circulation though.

Would be rather embarrassing if it happened on a date or something though...

always makes for a great start up convo with the ladies

Haboob · 05-23-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater27

always makes for a great start up convo with the ladies

"Was that you?"

Mikes350z · 05-23-2013, 04:52 PM

I was under the assumption that we do not have in cabin air filters? I know my Z as an 09 model does not. But, perhaps I am grossly incorrect.

Per your problem sounds like mold in the evaporator.

Haboob · 05-23-2013, 04:53 PM

I think they added them post '09?

I would have to do some searching, but I believe that's what I read at one point.

Bking · 05-23-2013, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Yes it does smell like mildew/mold. It's so intense it's suffocating. How do I remove the mold? I've tried leaving the A/C on for a long drive but I can smell it when I turn it off or start the car again.

Grindkiezer · 05-23-2013, 04:58 PM

Ha I would suggest looking for a rat, check under the battery cover area

05-23-2013, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	Horrible smell after turning A/C off The smell is there as soon as I turned off the A/C and will last for about 10-20 mins. Anyone else has this issue? I talked to Nissan and they said it will cost about $200 to fix the A/C lines. (they've changed the filter but that didn't help at all).

05-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	is it' like a musty cheeezy sock smell? (ok, not sure exactly wat that smells like) keep the AC running at all times. you got mold in the evaporator probably. Bking likes this.

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ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	and check your in cabin air filter, perhaps it needs replacing. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I've found that shutting off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the car cures this on other cars, my Z doesn't have it, yet! olddudesrule likes this. __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

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Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	I was under the assumption that we do not have in cabin air filters? I know my Z as an 09 model does not. But, perhaps I am grossly incorrect. Per your problem sounds like mold in the evaporator. __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I think they added them post '09? I would have to do some searching, but I believe that's what I read at one point.

05-23-2013, 04:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the replies. Yes it does smell like mildew/mold. It's so intense it's suffocating. How do I remove the mold? I've tried leaving the A/C on for a long drive but I can smell it when I turn it off or start the car again.

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