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Ernie Sty
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:
Air Conditioner stench |
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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?
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Philip
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:13 pm 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?
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Look in your Owners Manual (Air Conditioning Filter) about page 128. In all
likelyhood, you need a new filter. Don't bother replacing it if it is
blacked. A new filter is bleached white in color. |
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Z
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:59 pm Post subject:
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Ernie Sty wrote the following on 6/3/2005 11:33 AM:
| 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?
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The drain on the box that the evaporator is in may be partially clogged,
not allowing
the box and evaporator to ever dry out.
Your dealer can sell you a can of A/C freshener...foam that is sprayed
into and fills
the evaporator box, cleaning it out. It is applied from the drain line
accessed from underneath
the car. Or, the dealer can do the procedure for you for around fifty
bucks, while making
sure the drain line is working rigiht.
I had it done once when I bought a used Avalon, and the problem never
came back.
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Qslim
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:15 pm Post subject:
Re: Air Conditioner stench |
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On 3-Jun-2005, Z <zig@zag.nut> wrote:
| Quote: | Your dealer can sell you a can of A/C freshener.
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The product is made by BG and is callde Frigi Fresh. It works like a champ. |
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:52 pm Post subject:
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We run into that often with the thousands of fleet vehicles
service. Run the AC on recirc and spray a mist of 2% chlorine
and water into the interior inlet
mike hunt
Erin Sty wrote:
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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? |
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Philip
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:11 pm Post subject:
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Which would do a wonderful job of turning to MUD ... all the filth and
debris on the cabin filter.
MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:
| Quote: | We run into that often with the thousands of fleet vehicles
service. Run the AC on recirc and spray a mist of 2% chlorine
and water into the interior inlet
mike hunt
Erin Sty wrote:
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? |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:14 am Post subject:
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I can see why you might have that problem with your car
but we don't have that problem. The find mist spray we use
designed to kill mold an mildew. We change all the filters as
part of our comprehensive routine preventive maintenance
program ;)
mike hunt
Philip wrote:
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Which would do a wonderful job of turning to MUD ... all the filth and
debris on the cabin filter.
MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:
We run into that often with the thousands of fleet vehicles
service. Run the AC on recirc and spray a mist of 2% chlorine
and water into the interior inlet
mike hunt
Erin Sty wrote:
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? |
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Truckdude
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:
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"Ernie Sty" <fake_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| 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?
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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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WickeddollŽ
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
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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.
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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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RningOnFumes
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
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RningOnFumes 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. I
got into that habit a few years ago and don't have a smell problem
with my
AC.
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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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RningOnFumes
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
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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.
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:
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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:
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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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Josh
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:14 am Post subject:
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"WickeddollŽ" <wickeddoll1958nofeckingspam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 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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You and your fart smells! What state do you live in? If it's NJ forget about
it, your whole state smells that way. =) |
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RningOnFumes
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RningOnFumes
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:
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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:
| Quote: | 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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