Dirty sock smell

CSGLEON · 06-19-2013, 02:06 PM

I have had my z for about 2 months now. after a few rains i have noticed my car smells moldy kinda like dirty socks when i get in it. the other day it rained in the morning and mid day i rolled down my windows for a couple minutes to let the heat out. when i rolled them back up the windows had water all over them. so im guessing water is going down inside the doors and is molding. that is the only thing i can fiqure.

1st · 06-19-2013, 02:11 PM

Do you have the carpet floor mats or rubber floor mats?

CSGLEON · 06-19-2013, 02:15 PM

carpet.

JARblue · 06-19-2013, 02:18 PM

If you didn't accidentally leave your windows down or something, I would check the window and door seals with a garden hose if you can. You may just want to take it to your dealer - I assume it's still under warranty (I recommend RR Nissan and I recommend you avoid Town North).

1st · 06-19-2013, 02:19 PM

My guess your carpet mats are dirty moldy and water to that mix Is just creating fungus making that nasty smell.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-19-2013, 02:22 PM

do a carpet cleaning first. See how that works out?

SouthArk370Z · 06-19-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSGLEON

I have had my z for about 2 months now. after a few rains i have noticed my car smells moldy kinda like dirty socks when i get in it.

As others have suggested, your carpet/padding probably has some mold/mildew growing in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSGLEON

the other day it rained in the morning and mid day i rolled down my windows for a couple minutes to let the heat out. when i rolled them back up the windows had water all over them. so im guessing water is going down inside the doors and is molding. that is the only thing i can fiqure.

That's normal for the 370Z. As long as the water is not staying in the door, it shouldn't be a problem. Check the drain. If the water is not draining, that could allow mold to flourish.

nmjaxx9 · 06-19-2013, 05:08 PM

Get the air freshner trees. Or the spray that you can squeeeze all over your car.

kenchan · 06-19-2013, 05:11 PM

keep the AC running on auto at all times.

as posted already, water inside the door is normal as long as it drains out at the bottom.

enkei2k · 06-19-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

keep the AC running on auto at all times.

as posted already, water inside the door is normal as long as it drains out at the bottom.

I have to ask, why?

I'm not a fan of turning on the AC. I can't stand the 1HP loss with the AC on

DIGItonium · 06-19-2013, 05:19 PM

Moist carpets smell bad. BTW, I had to do a double take when I read the thread title.

kenchan · 06-19-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

I have to ask, why?

I'm not a fan of turning on the AC. I can't stand the 1HP loss with the AC on

it keeps the a/c evaporator mold free, and keeps your interior mold free, and keeps youself nice and cool.

all good things with a/c.

red2010z · 06-19-2013, 07:15 PM

Nissan is out to poison us!

06-19-2013, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 12	Dirty sock smell I have had my z for about 2 months now. after a few rains i have noticed my car smells moldy kinda like dirty socks when i get in it. the other day it rained in the morning and mid day i rolled down my windows for a couple minutes to let the heat out. when i rolled them back up the windows had water all over them. so im guessing water is going down inside the doors and is molding. that is the only thing i can fiqure.

06-19-2013, 02:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you didn't accidentally leave your windows down or something, I would check the window and door seals with a garden hose if you can. You may just want to take it to your dealer - I assume it's still under warranty (I recommend RR Nissan and I recommend you avoid Town North). __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-19-2013, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	do a carpet cleaning first. See how that works out? __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-19-2013, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Moist carpets smell bad. BTW, I had to do a double take when I read the thread title. __________________

06-19-2013, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	Nissan is out to poison us! __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

06-19-2013, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Do you have the carpet floor mats or rubber floor mats?

06-19-2013, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 12	carpet.

06-19-2013, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	My guess your carpet mats are dirty moldy and water to that mix Is just creating fungus making that nasty smell.

06-19-2013, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Get the air freshner trees. Or the spray that you can squeeeze all over your car.

06-19-2013, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	keep the AC running on auto at all times. as posted already, water inside the door is normal as long as it drains out at the bottom.

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