stink air con

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Rate Thread

Nov 18, 2003 | 01:10 AM

c230_kS

Thread Starter

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 250

Likes: 0

stink air con

my air conditioner stinks at the beginning and wait for like 5 mintues the smell is gone... if this a possible cause of faulyt air flow sensor?

Nov 18, 2003 | 02:44 AM

nevide

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 451

Likes: 0

From: Ames, IA

C230 K

no. It's mold. Some people sprays lysol on the air filter to make it dissapear. I put my air con at max for 10 mins to make it go away. It does come back but not so often.

Nov 18, 2003 | 04:48 AM

machoman

Member

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 177

Likes: 0

From: S.F.

a Merc

mine's stinks too...

any suggestion to make the smell gone forever ?

Nov 18, 2003 | 07:53 AM

moomeh

Guest

Posts: n/a

i have this problem as well since the beginning. since the smell goes away after 5 minutes, i do not care. but, doesn't mold have any health consequences?

Nov 18, 2003 | 08:18 AM

jbcritch

Member

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 180

Likes: 0

From: Macon, Georgia

Black C 240

many times the smell from an air conditioner comes from an incomplete drain of the condenser unit. (I'm no repair man but here is my best explanation - I had this done to an old car of mine to clear up smell/water problem) There is a drip tube from the condenser to the outside. You see the water under your car on a hot day? That comes down the drip tube. These can become clogged and allow water to build up and ..... mold! Any auto air shop can blow out the drip tube for you.
John

Nov 18, 2003 | 12:35 PM

r_liebo

Member

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 211

Likes: 0

From: Atlanta

2002 E55, Black on Black

Quote:

Originally posted by moomeh
i have this problem as well since the beginning. since the smell goes away after 5 minutes, i do not care. but, doesn't mold have any health consequences?

No health consequences from this particular mold. It's offensive, but not harmful. I'd be more concerned about what type of chemical you are spraying into the air filter -- fumes from many disinfectants can be harmful (although Lysol is probably pretty safe).

Nov 18, 2003 | 12:58 PM

moomeh

Guest

Posts: n/a

Quote:

Originally posted by jbcritch
many times the smell from an air conditioner comes from an incomplete drain of the condenser unit. (I'm no repair man but here is my best explanation - I had this done to an old car of mine to clear up smell/water problem) There is a drip tube from the condenser to the outside. You see the water under your car on a hot day? That comes down the drip tube. These can become clogged and allow water to build up and ..... mold! Any auto air shop can blow out the drip tube for you.
John

trip to the dealer is in order. i'm guessing there is no way i can do this myself? where is the tube exactly

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Verdad Gallardo

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Verdad Gallardo

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Verdad Gallardo

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Verdad Gallardo

Nov 18, 2003 | 01:23 PM

hobie

Member

Joined: Aug 2002

Posts: 218

Likes: 0

From: Ohio

'02 C230K

My dealer solved this problem. Ask them to check the TSBs.

Nov 18, 2003 | 01:24 PM

#10

jbcritch

Member

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 180

Likes: 0

From: Macon, Georgia

Black C 240

Answers:

dont know if it can be done yourself....

and no....it isnt just you......

John

Nov 18, 2003 | 02:00 PM

#11

mostolf

Member

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 99

Likes: 0

Non-MB

turn off the AC...

I've had this happen on several cars. I try to turn off the AC (i.e., press "AC" so that the fan keeps running) a few minutes before I know I'll be shutting the car off and that usually solves the problem. Gives the condensation a chance to bake off (at least that's what I tell myself).

Nov 18, 2003 | 02:46 PM

#12

SteveS

Member

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 82

Likes: 0

From: Atlanta, GA

2003 C230 Kompressor Sedan

Re: turn off the AC...

Quote:

Originally posted by mostolf
I've had this happen on several cars. I try to turn off the AC (i.e., press "AC" so that the fan keeps running) a few minutes before I know I'll be shutting the car off and that usually solves the problem. Gives the condensation a chance to bake off (at least that's what I tell myself).

I have used this method for 25 years, and it always works. I am amazed that more of you haven't encountered this with other cars. I have never had an air conditioned car that didn't exhibit this.

Nov 18, 2003 | 04:48 PM

#13

moomeh

Guest

Posts: n/a

Re: turn off the AC...

Quote:

thanks, i'll try this before i go to the dealer.

Nov 18, 2003 | 06:18 PM

#14

tberry

Super Member

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 987

Likes: 0

From: Houston, TX

2002 C230 Coupe Black/Charcoal C5 C7 Auto

it usually happen more often (from my understanding) from humidity and also if you do not use your A/C often (I think its even in manual, I know it was in my Audi manual). It is mold u're smelling. I dont know about these cars but I know they make a "cleaning" kit for older a/c system.