Bad smell from AC
09-25-2006, 12:40 PM
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Burning Brakes
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BTW, Einszett (1Z) makes some stuff called "KlimaKleen" that you can spray into your center vent to kill bacteria / fungi in the a/c system. Worked like a charm on my wife's Saab, which has been plagued with a musty a/c problem. You shouldn't need it in a new Porsche, I'd say.
-don
-don
09-25-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Dave - I take it you are no longer a big fan of clam bakes?
You guys just can't believe how nasty that clam vomit was...and I of course was a gentleman about it.
09-25-2006, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pilsuh
I have the exact same smell every time I turn on the A/C. Kind of smells like oil and other chemicals. I thought it was just because the car is new but if you still have it after 1,400 miles, then I guess it isn't just something that occurs only during break in. My C2S has 700 miles on it. Wondering if this is something that requires a service visit.
08-06-2007, 04:27 AM
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any update on this issue?
My C4s with 700 on the odom is emitting the same kind of "new plasticy-chemical" odor. It’s just not going away. I've blasted the heat and cold air respectively, for lengthy periods of time. No help!
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
08-06-2007, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cdodkin
Just a tip - if you switch your AC off, leaving just the fans running, when a couple of miles from home, the AC has a chance to drain it's condensation before you park it in the garage.
This prevents the condesnsation siting in the pipework, and causing the musty smell at start-up.
Also - get some Auto Febreze, and spray onto your cabin air filter, and into the cabin air intake while the air filter is out. This also helps kill any bacteria in the system that could cause musty smells.
Chris.
This prevents the condesnsation siting in the pipework, and causing the musty smell at start-up.
Also - get some Auto Febreze, and spray onto your cabin air filter, and into the cabin air intake while the air filter is out. This also helps kill any bacteria in the system that could cause musty smells.
Chris.
08-06-2007, 04:05 PM
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A new MB I had suffered from this malady and it was caused by the evaporator drain pan not being able to drain the condensation properly therefore causing mold to build up; ever since it was replaced there was never a problem again and no need to do anything to prevent it from occuring again.
