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Old 07-15-2012, 02:07 AM
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TL is always stuffy

Whenever i leave my car parked with all the windows up, cold or warm the car always seems to become very stuffy and humid. I am not sure if it is becasue of my A/C or something else, or if its just me, because the other cars dont feel this way and the rest of the world doesnt feel that way so can anybody give me some input ?
Old 07-15-2012, 02:43 AM
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stop farting......but on a serious note that is strange. you live in AZ so humidity should not be an issue as far as i know
Old 07-15-2012, 03:48 AM
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Do you leave the AC controls on recirculating air mode all the time? Use the fresh (outside) air option whenever possible. Also, make sure your AC evaporator drain hose is not plugged. It drains the moisture from the cabin to outside, under the car. If you see a puddle of water under the car when you park, it's working properly.

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Old 07-15-2012, 11:57 AM
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I shut my a/c off about a mile before I get to where im going and let the fan blow the system out. If you dont blow your vents out sometimes moisture will collect in the ducts and smell musty.
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Old 07-15-2012, 02:13 PM
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did you have a bottle of water open inside the car? otherwise it's normal
Old 07-16-2012, 07:49 AM
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Perhaps this thread will help:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=lysol
Old 07-16-2012, 10:55 AM
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Old 07-16-2012, 07:41 PM
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Same. Still haven't identified the source.
Old 07-16-2012, 07:58 PM
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I had same issue with another car. I found water in passenger floor. mine was due to heater core leaking which is not your issue but I would feel around make sure carpet isn't wet some where.
No mousture in cabin = I have no idea.
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Throw this dehumidfier in the back seat...
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Old 07-17-2012, 11:15 AM
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get some window visor and crack the window open a little
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Originally Posted by maseace
Do you leave the AC controls on recirculating air mode all the time? Use the fresh (outside) air option whenever possible. Also, make sure your AC evaporator drain hose is not plugged. It drains the moisture from the cabin to outside, under the car. If you see a puddle of water under the car when you park, it's working properly.
I replyed but it never got though, no my AC controls arents on recirculate and where would the AC evaporator hose be exactly?
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Changed the cabin filter lately?
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I had a service a little while ago on the checklist it says fine, but where would this cabin filter be located?
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check 3G garage for DIY cabin filter change.
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Living in FL, we deal with a lot of humidity issues, and even though it doesn't seem like I have excessive humidity, I keep a hanging "Damp Rid" thingy in my car to avoid any strange smells from starting. It's meant to be used in your closet to reduce humidity, but obviously works in the car too. It has these crystals in a plastic pouch that dissolve and any excess water is "caught" in the lower part of the pouch. When there are no more crystals, you change it. You should be able to get them at your local supermarket and they are less than $10 for a pack of 3. I saw them at Costco a few days ago. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=12105975
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