A/C smell
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A/C smell
Hi Guys,
When I turn on my A/C I get a unpleasant smell for the first 30 seconds or so. Then once the air gets nice and cold the smell is gone.
Any ideas?
When I turn on my A/C I get a unpleasant smell for the first 30 seconds or so. Then once the air gets nice and cold the smell is gone.
Any ideas?
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Evaporator cleaning
Check out DWD2 evaporator cleaner. I did my 96 ES300 today with the kit. Took me 1 1/2 hours to instal the kit and do the cleaning procedure. No more musty smell!!
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I would try changing the cabin filter as well, there is also disinfectant treatments some car dealerships and detail centers offer to get rid of any mold that may be causing the odor, but I have never tried it...
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Previously when I had my 02 ES, I would get an odor similar to old socks, a simple change of the cabin filter eliminated this smell. From that point on, I routinely changed the cabin filter annually and never had the odor again.
Do a search here and on google for "cabin filters" or "foul ac odors" and you will find tons of threads dedicated to the bad smells and their erradiction.
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I know this topic has been discussed a couple of times. I've done a thorough search on the message boards.
I just recently purchased the DWD2 Evaporator Cleaner from the Toyota Dealership, but does anyone have detailed instructions on how to install the kit and use the cleaner foam? (specifically for the 3rd Gen GS)
If not, can someone post a picture showing me where I'm suppose to drill a hole in the cabin between the evaporator and the fan?
Thanks!
Michael
I just recently purchased the DWD2 Evaporator Cleaner from the Toyota Dealership, but does anyone have detailed instructions on how to install the kit and use the cleaner foam? (specifically for the 3rd Gen GS)
If not, can someone post a picture showing me where I'm suppose to drill a hole in the cabin between the evaporator and the fan?
Thanks!
Michael
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