Ac Vent Smell How Do I Get Rid Of The Smell
07-29-08, 01:53 PM
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This thread in the detailing forum has three methods to help, one may work for you.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/81943-mildew-smell-from-ac.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/81943-mildew-smell-from-ac.html
07-29-08, 01:59 PM
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07-29-08, 10:05 PM
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no issues with the lex, but I had that prob in my G35 when it got older. Its good to know theres something you can do or have the dealership do for you.
07-30-08, 06:55 AM
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thanks everyone.... i had the car for three years now so it starting to smell bad for a minute then the ac get cold nomore smell.. i live in florida now
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08-18-08, 06:28 PM
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I had a weird smell form the vents when only air flowed through. As soon as the AC or defrost was put on, the smell would go away. The awful part is it did not smell like the traditional old sock smell that commonly occurs with mold and old cabin filters. This smelled like old urine. I twice tried the Lysol in the window cowl for three days, I tried spraying AC disinfectant right into the air box with the fan going. Nothing seemed to work. Because the odor was of old urine, my worst fear was that small rodents had taken up residence in the duct works. Strange as it may seem, it happens.
After a few weeks of failing home remedies, I took it in to the Lexus dealer. The "misted" the car. My serviceship has this new box that emits a mist not unlike those old ultrasonic humidifiers of the 80's and 90's. A chemical fog fills the car and AC system and kills virtually all bad odors. They have to replace the cabin filter (which I had just done) and it takes about 1 and a half hours (all for $150). Totally cool and it worked perfectly.
By the way, they did find tiny rodent droppings up under the hood.
steviej
After a few weeks of failing home remedies, I took it in to the Lexus dealer. The "misted" the car. My serviceship has this new box that emits a mist not unlike those old ultrasonic humidifiers of the 80's and 90's. A chemical fog fills the car and AC system and kills virtually all bad odors. They have to replace the cabin filter (which I had just done) and it takes about 1 and a half hours (all for $150). Totally cool and it worked perfectly.
By the way, they did find tiny rodent droppings up under the hood.
steviej
08-18-08, 11:51 PM
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....This smelled like old urine. I twice tried the Lysol in the window cowl for three days,.... Because the odor was of old urine, my worst fear was that small rodents had taken up residence in the duct works. Strange as it may seem, it happens.
After a few weeks of failing home remedies, I took it in to the Lexus dealer.... it takes about 1 and a half hours (all for $150). Totally cool and it worked perfectly.
By the way, they did find tiny rodent droppings up under the hood.
steviej
After a few weeks of failing home remedies, I took it in to the Lexus dealer.... it takes about 1 and a half hours (all for $150). Totally cool and it worked perfectly.
By the way, they did find tiny rodent droppings up under the hood.
steviej
Some rodents weed under your car hood? I have the urine smell back a few months ago and 80% of it went away itself after 2 months. I also can't fix it no matter what I try. I wonder if I should take it to the dealer and spend $150. You really scared the hell out of me about the rodent crap...
08-19-08, 03:23 PM
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You have a cabin air filter located in the glove box. I'd try replacing it first. Either let Lexus do it or if you do it yourself, I'd recommend sticking with the charcoal filter that lexus provides. Also, if you do it yourself, MAKE SURE to read the manual as it states the recirculation mode it has to be in before you remove the filter. If you mess this up, it can break the part that opens and closes the air recirculation. Apparently its very easy to break. I believe the manual states it has to be in recirculation mode, but I'd doublecheck. Good luck.