Anyone have strange smell when the AC first comes on?
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Anyone have strange smell when the AC first comes on?
I've noticed that when I first turn on the air conditioner there is a strange smell. Has anyone else had this problem? It doesn't necessarily smell like mold but I'm no expert on the matter
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Have you had any paint or bodywork done recently? I had a truck back into my car which required a new headlight and a bumper fix and repaint. Since I got it back from the body shop, it smells like a wet dog when I initially turn on the air conditioner.
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it need to be clean...I brought my car to the dealer, end-up they took off the whole dashboard to clean the piping for the AC...they said some minor mold are built up from outside.
it's under the warranty. Hopefully that's settle the problem though...if not, ask them to change your AC filter also...
btw I did mine around 6-7k miles also...
it's under the warranty. Hopefully that's settle the problem though...if not, ask them to change your AC filter also...
btw I did mine around 6-7k miles also...
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Good info, thanks! I will take it in soon. The only work I've had done is Renntech ECU and new wheels and tires. Any chance either of these could have anything to do with it?
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It probably is somewhat normal but my OCD gets the best of me sometimes. I keep the interior spotless and dont even eat or drink in the car because I want to keep the new car smell as long as possible. I finally decided to post this when I saw a bitter beer face on my girlfriend last time she rode with me... Can't have that!
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well, I got similar experience with all benzes I ever driven...but most of them already 1 or 2 years old, so I assume its a common thing...but for brand new car with less than 10K miles..I am kinda upset, luckily the dealer was very helpful ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The works took 2-3 hours. If I am not mistaken
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The works took 2-3 hours. If I am not mistaken
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well, I got similar experience with all benzes I ever driven...but most of them already 1 or 2 years old, so I assume its a common thing...but for brand new car with less than 10K miles..I am kinda upset, luckily the dealer was very helpful ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The works took 2-3 hours. If I am not mistaken
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The works took 2-3 hours. If I am not mistaken
Another trick you can employ is to take a Living Air Box and put it in the car for about thirty minutes for the anti mold cycle: i.e.,
http://www.ecoquestintl.com/kloner/C...ProductId=3649
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it need to be clean...I brought my car to the dealer, end-up they took off the whole dashboard to clean the piping for the AC...they said some minor mold are built up from outside.
it's under the warranty. Hopefully that's settle the problem though...if not, ask them to change your AC filter also...
btw I did mine around 6-7k miles also...
it's under the warranty. Hopefully that's settle the problem though...if not, ask them to change your AC filter also...
btw I did mine around 6-7k miles also...
I had a egg/fart smell when the car was new, but now its gone.
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but the dealer didnt mention anything about taking apart the dashboard when I dropped the car in the service department...until it's finish...Luckily nothing squeaky or whats so ever
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Try turning off the A/C but leave the fan running for a couple of minutes before you shut down the engine. It will help dry out the cooling coils where the condensation is forming and the mold will have no chance to propagate. After doing this a couple, three times, the smell will diminish.
Another trick you can employ is to take a Living Air Box and put it in the car for about thirty minutes for the anti mold cycle: i.e.,
http://www.ecoquestintl.com/kloner/C...ProductId=3649
Another trick you can employ is to take a Living Air Box and put it in the car for about thirty minutes for the anti mold cycle: i.e.,
http://www.ecoquestintl.com/kloner/C...ProductId=3649
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ya it happens pretty quick . i have replaced them alot . i had my car gone thru and it was cabin filter so now when i get that smell i just replace them . its only when car is 1st started and then it goes away
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Do you use the recirc button? Well that causes the coils to get moldy too. Just leave it on full auto. That's what it was designed for.
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I, too, have taken to running the heat or running the fan before I shut the car off and the smell has almost gone.
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If you live in hot humid environments you are more likely to get the musty smell when you turn on the A/C. It happened in my car as well. My SA said the dealer would take care of it under warranty but only one time. ...just got it back and no musty smell anymore. We'll see how long it lasts. All my BMW's had this same issue, but not quite as pungent as the Merc.
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I would just take it to the dealer they shoot cleaning/disinfectant foam through the evaporator to clean it out. Not only does it get rid of the smell it gives it a fresh scent
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