2009 TL w/Tech

Every once in a while, i'll start up the car and get a slight vinegar smell that seems to come out of the vents.

the wife and kids smell it more than I do, but it's definitely there.

any ideas on what could be causing it? I've had the car for about 7 months but it only started doing it a few months ago.
thanks a ton,
rp

 

how many miles? whens the last time you changed your cabin filter?

 

47k miles... i just bought the car about 7 months ago, so i'm not sure when it was last changed. I just took it in for B1 service - I don't think that was included.

 

check your cabin filter.. see if its new or old..

 

...and make sure to keep your shoes on

Good luck locating the issue!

 

yeah man, your probably smelling your feet and/or just pickled some eggs or something.

 

oh eazy you are soo clever!

 

or try driving with your legs closed next time......

 

very helpful

 

btw, came across this https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/really-bad-smell-heater-798327/

 

change your cabin filter to one with a febreze scent