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Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:
Re: Air Conditioner stench |
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You are such a nice fellow. Me thinks these guys could do their
own google search however. ;)
mike hunt
RningOnFumes wrote:
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Go 'here' (http://autorepair.about.com/cs/heatingac/a/aa071601a.htm)
'here' (http://autorepair.about.com/cs/heatingac/a/aa071601a.htm)
And 'Here'
(http://autorepair.about.com/cs/heatingac/a/aa071601a.htm)
So basically what mike said..but you aren't drying out your
evaporative coller so try to run no a/c, full blast outside air, maybe
add a bit of heat...(open the windows to help?)...(do this routinely for
prevention). And that last link...it's maybe you have a clog?
Basically try lysol once a week and do the above.
dave
BigJohnson@mailcity.com Wrote:
I would rethink that, if I were you. When operating the AC on
recirc one is re-cooling the dehumidified inside air. If you
switch to outside air you will INCREASE the amount of
condensation on the coil by introducing the more humid air
from outside. ;)
mike hunt
RningOnFumes wrote:
RningOnFumes Wrote:
To reduce the moisture in the first place, I read somewhere that
it is a
good idea to shut off the AC a couple of minutes before you reach
your
destination, and just leave the fan blowing for those couple of
minutes. I
got into that habit a few years ago and don't have a smell problem
with my
AC.
Don't forget to switch the air to out side air. I do this after long
rides, if you do the above every so often or even always, it's easy
insurance for your nose. The main idea is to get rid of the
condensed
water before it has a chance to sit.
I myself have done many things...including lysol or just running the
hose in the air inlet---whatever works.
dave.
errr...that last part...i meant when you have the air on==no a/c
switch,
fan to full blast, and air switch to out side air.
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:13 am Post subject:
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pre cabin filter days I used the Lysol bit. Worked real good.
I'd suggest doing it as you replace the cabin filter if the odor is
still there and not the filter itself stinking.
Ron
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Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:14 am Post subject:
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Ernie Sty wrote:
| Quote: | My 03 Corolla has developed a bad smell when the AC is turned on. Is this
coming from the evaporator? I heard dust, dirt & debris can get on it and
rot because of the moisture from condensation. Is there a reasonably easy
way to get at it so I can clean it?
Ernie, you have a "cabin" filter and debris will end up there. |
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Ernie Sty
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Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:00 pm Post subject:
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"Truckdude" <duhbyuh@cox.net> wrote in message
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"Ernie Sty" <fake_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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My 03 Corolla has developed a bad smell when the AC is turned on. Is
this coming from the evaporator? I heard dust, dirt & debris can get on
it and rot because of the moisture from condensation. Is there a
reasonably easy way to get at it so I can clean it?
To reduce the moisture in the first place, I read somewhere that it is a
good idea to shut off the AC a couple of minutes before you reach your
destination, and just leave the fan blowing for those couple of minutes.
I got into that habit a few years ago and don't have a smell problem with
my AC.
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Good answer. I had been doing that already, and while it doesn't completely
eliminate the problem, it does help substantially. |
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Ernie Sty
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Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject:
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"WickeddollŽ" <wickeddoll1958nofeckingspam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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If you guys are talking about that sulfuric fart smell, I haven't found
anything that works. I'll check out your suggestions, though
Natalie
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Hi Natalie,
I have heard of the fart smell and this is not it. This is a damp/mildew
smell. If I shut off the AC and let the fan run several minutes before I
shut off the car, it is much improved. If I shut off the car with the AC
running, I get a blast of damp, swampy-smelling air the next time I start
the car. If I don't use the AC, there's no smell when I start the car.
Many other vehicles have this problem, it is not unique to Toyota at all. |
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Ernie Sty
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Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:10 pm Post subject:
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Just wanted to say thanks to all who responded. I will check the cabin air
filter first, and if that's not it, I'm going to try Frigi Fresh. |
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Ernie Sty
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Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:
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"Qslim" <suckers@suckers.com> wrote in message
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On 3-Jun-2005, Z <zig@zag.nut> wrote:
Your dealer can sell you a can of A/C freshener.
The product is made by BG and is callde Frigi Fresh. It works like a
champ.
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Where do you buy that stuff? |
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WickeddollŽ
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Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:16 am Post subject:
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"Ernie Sty" <fake_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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"WickeddollŽ" <wickeddoll1958nofeckingspam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:42a15ceb$0$30658$626a14ce@news.free.fr...
If you guys are talking about that sulfuric fart smell, I haven't found
anything that works. I'll check out your suggestions, though
Natalie
Hi Natalie,
I have heard of the fart smell and this is not it. This is a damp/mildew
smell. If I shut off the AC and let the fan run several minutes before I
shut off the car, it is much improved. If I shut off the car with the AC
running, I get a blast of damp, swampy-smelling air the next time I start
the car. If I don't use the AC, there's no smell when I start the car.
Many other vehicles have this problem, it is not unique to Toyota at all.
Ah. Sorry I can't help you |
Natalie |
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Scott in Florida
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Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:24 am Post subject:
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On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 18:46:20 -0500, "Ernie Sty" <fake_email@yahoo.com>
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"Qslim" <suckers@suckers.com> wrote in message
news:42a09057$1_4@spool9-east.superfeed.net...
On 3-Jun-2005, Z <zig@zag.nut> wrote:
Your dealer can sell you a can of A/C freshener.
The product is made by BG and is callde Frigi Fresh. It works like a
champ.
Where do you buy that stuff?
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My Toy dealer has a kit with a tube you hook to the drain and fill up
the condenser in the car. It flushes the whole mess out.
As I recall it is about 12 bucks or they will do it for about 50
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dizzy
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Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
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On Sat, 4 Jun 2005 01:14:47 -0400, RningOnFumes
<RningOnFumes.1q385m@no-mx.forums.yourdomain.com.au> wrote:
| Quote: | To reduce the moisture in the first place, I read somewhere that it is a
good idea to shut off the AC a couple of minutes before you reach your
destination, and just leave the fan blowing for those couple of
minutes.
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Yes.
| Quote: | I got into that habit a few years ago and don't have a smell problem
with my AC.
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Me too. |
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RningOnFumes
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Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:15 am Post subject:
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BigJohnson@mailcity.com Wrote:
| Quote: | You are such a nice fellow. Me thinks these guys could do their
own google search however. ;)
mike hunt
They could google, yes, but they also wanted opinions. I think people
post for opinions as much as they want facts.
Not directed towards this thread: Your doc tells you it's unhealthy
to jump off of a bridge, But a red headed hotty think's it's cool to
try to see under neath the bridge...what are ya gonna do? Or people
buy things based on friend's, or suposed User opinions..ie...the
tornados for car intakes.
and the other reason....it wasn't too much out of the way for me.
dave
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