interesting odor from vents
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2002 E55
interesting odor from vents
I have an '02 E55 which has developed a weird medicinal/chemical type smell in the interior. Its not necessarily a bad smell but its noticealble and takes away from the great natural smell of the MB leather.
Has anyone with a W210 experienced a similar issue and resolution?
Thanks
Has anyone with a W210 experienced a similar issue and resolution?
Thanks
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2000 E 320 4Matic Wagon & 1993 Toyota Camry
I haven't done it myself (I took ownership of my first MB on Monday!), but I can't imagine it's too difficult. I believe there's a DIY on MBWorld or BenzWorld, but you'll have to search for that... shouldn't be hard to find. Here's a link to a few options for filters. I believe the OEM were charcoal filters. Looking at the autohausaz site makes me think that maybe there are two pairs of filters because clearly the non-charcoal models are a different shape. I realize this isn't a complete answer, but hopefully it'll help.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ollen%20Filter
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/136
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ollen%20Filter
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/136
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Is the smell
sickly sweet?
If so you need to check for coolant leaks or overheating.
If the smell is low level grungey mildew smelling
you need to disinfect the a/c system and change the cabin filter both types cabin and pollen
diy's for both on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section at the top of the forum.
If so you need to check for coolant leaks or overheating.
If the smell is low level grungey mildew smelling
you need to disinfect the a/c system and change the cabin filter both types cabin and pollen
diy's for both on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section at the top of the forum.
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
Perhaps the easiest DIY project since slightly fewer fasteners than the air filter.
The dust/pollen filters (2) are behind the glove box. Glove box pulls out after removing 4 (6?) screws. Two under rubber plugs. Top edge catches a little.
The activated carbon filters (2) are lower. Remove the panel below the dash including the air louver on the transmission tunnel to gain access to the chambers.
Any chance someone spilled something?
The dust/pollen filters (2) are behind the glove box. Glove box pulls out after removing 4 (6?) screws. Two under rubber plugs. Top edge catches a little.
The activated carbon filters (2) are lower. Remove the panel below the dash including the air louver on the transmission tunnel to gain access to the chambers.
Any chance someone spilled something?
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2002 E55
Nothing spilled in their. My son got sick, which was very unpleasant for everyone involved, but I got that taken care of and thats definitely not the source.
It is coming out of the vents. Its not offensive in any way, its just not the nice smell I'm used to.
It is coming out of the vents. Its not offensive in any way, its just not the nice smell I'm used to.
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
When the engine is cool enough, open the cap on the coolant reservoir (next to right fender) and smell. If it's anything like that you may have a leak in the heater core.
