Musty smell from A/C, any fixes?
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mrgold35
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Musty smell from A/C, any fixes?
I'm starting to get the old musty smell from the A/C unit. ![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
I usually run the A/C system in Auto mode and change my cabin air filter each year. I don't seem to have the same problem with my TSX?
Has anyone tried the A/C flush stuff for the coils or any other remedies to kill the smell?
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I usually run the A/C system in Auto mode and change my cabin air filter each year. I don't seem to have the same problem with my TSX?
Has anyone tried the A/C flush stuff for the coils or any other remedies to kill the smell?
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Copy cat shinobi
Does the smell change for better when the car is washed?
The reason I ask is because the air is drawn in just behind the hood. Sometimes after a storm I pick up the same smell. Try recirc mode for a while, does it go away? If not it may be in the vent plumbing.
The reason I ask is because the air is drawn in just behind the hood. Sometimes after a storm I pick up the same smell. Try recirc mode for a while, does it go away? If not it may be in the vent plumbing.
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mrgold35
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The musty smell is not consistent. It seems it happens more on more humid days (humid days are rare in NM). I can check my vents and A/C drain hole.
I've seen in the past those A/C foam sprays to remove coil mold/mildew buildup from the condensation from humidity. I wasn't sure if it was worth doing or if there was a better fix.
I've seen in the past those A/C foam sprays to remove coil mold/mildew buildup from the condensation from humidity. I wasn't sure if it was worth doing or if there was a better fix.
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Copy cat shinobi
The musty smell is not consistent. It seems it happens more on more humid days (humid days are rare in NM). I can check my vents and A/C drain hole.
I've seen in the past those A/C foam sprays to remove coil mold/mildew buildup from the condensation from humidity. I wasn't sure if it was worth doing or if there was a better fix.
I've seen in the past those A/C foam sprays to remove coil mold/mildew buildup from the condensation from humidity. I wasn't sure if it was worth doing or if there was a better fix.
At gas stations, that window cleaner that everyone uses while pumping gas, sometimes kids (retarded grownups) do some crazy things with that water. I make it a habit not to use those. Because any of that water seeps into the breather you get skunky air for a while. Station attendents usually do the minimal amount of work to get by, and neglect those, in some places(not all). In my case a simple car wash fixed it.
Good luck
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I've been told that it can be caused by humidity being trapped in the condenser(?). It was recommended to turn the A/C off for the last couple of minutes of driving to pass fresh air through the ventilation system before turning the vehicle off. Hope this helps.
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