AC Smell
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AC Smell
Got some warm weather around NJ for a day or two and I kicked the AC on for the first time this season. I got this terrible musty/moldy smell coming out. Anyone know what I can do about this?
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I agree, I got the same thing yesterday when I turned mine on. I figured it's just something that happens to cars because my last cars have always done the same thing. I wonder if it's from mold growing on the evaporator coils due to the humidity condensing on it?
It's the AC condenser, I think, that has dirt and stuff build up on it. There are products on the market you can use to clean it from a plug under the hood. This usually results from the moisture in the air.
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Ask for an "Airco-cleaner".
Destroys bacteria, mould, germs etc............
Take care --- remove your pollen filter!!!!!!!!!!!! then aplay the product.
Afterwards, your put the pollen filter back in place ofcause.
Destroys bacteria, mould, germs etc............
Take care --- remove your pollen filter!!!!!!!!!!!! then aplay the product.
Afterwards, your put the pollen filter back in place ofcause.
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by abbachia
Got some warm weather around NJ for a day or two and I kicked the AC on for the first time this season. I got this terrible musty/moldy smell coming out. Anyone know what I can do about this?
Spray some Lysol in the outside air intake for the A/C. That'll actually kill the mold.
And follow the advice of the above post. You don't want to saturate your pollen filter.
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First of all, hurray to me for guessing the evaporator coil. But I guess I cheated since I work in the HVAC industry for a living.
Second, is the air intake the vents that run along the bottom of the windshield?
Second, is the air intake the vents that run along the bottom of the windshield?
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by abbachia
OK it looks like I have the answer.
One question. How do I remove the pollen filter before the Lysol?
One question. How do I remove the pollen filter before the Lysol?
Because Of You
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Originally Posted by moda_way
Spray some Lysol in the outside air intake for the A/C. That'll actually kill the mold.
And follow the advice of the above post. You don't want to saturate your pollen filter.
And follow the advice of the above post. You don't want to saturate your pollen filter.
Suzuka Master
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by bz268
Will turning the heat to the highest setting from half to a hour do the trick?
Besides, mold likes warm and dark spaces.
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Pollen filter removal:
Originally Posted by LoveMyTSX
The dust and pollen filter is behind the glove box.
To replace it:
1. Open the glove box, and remove it's contents.
2. Push the stop on the right side of the glove box to detach it from the glove box.
3. Remove the side tabs by carefully prying them out with a screwdriver, then pivot the glove box out of the way.
4. Push the tabs on the corners of the dust and pollen filter case. Pull out the case.
5. Remove the filter from the case.
6. Install the new filter in the case. Make sure the arrows of the "AIR FLOW" marks on the filter point to the air flow direction (downward).
7. Install the case. Make sure both tabs "click" into place.
8. Install the glove box stop and side tabs, then reinstall the contents, and close the glove box.
Sounds easy enough!!
To replace it:
1. Open the glove box, and remove it's contents.
2. Push the stop on the right side of the glove box to detach it from the glove box.
3. Remove the side tabs by carefully prying them out with a screwdriver, then pivot the glove box out of the way.
4. Push the tabs on the corners of the dust and pollen filter case. Pull out the case.
5. Remove the filter from the case.
6. Install the new filter in the case. Make sure the arrows of the "AIR FLOW" marks on the filter point to the air flow direction (downward).
7. Install the case. Make sure both tabs "click" into place.
8. Install the glove box stop and side tabs, then reinstall the contents, and close the glove box.
Sounds easy enough!!
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From: BaY ArEa
Originally Posted by abbachia
I sprayed at the base of the windsheild where the AC intake is. Worked like a charm.
You guys are the best.
You guys are the best.
Just dial 1911
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by kaliraver69
Do you just spray all along the base of the windshield? BTW does anyone have any pix of where to spray?
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