2010 E550 AC foul odor
01-01-2011, 02:20 PM
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2010 E550 AC foul odor
When I start my AC, especially on a hot day after the car has been sitting, there is a strong odor (like smelly socks) that comes out of the AC. The odor goes away after a few minutes, but it is very embarrassing! Can anyone help? Took it to the dealer once and they said they didn't notice the odor. Of course, as soon as I brought the car home it happened again.
It happens every time I start the car when the temperature is warm and the car has been sitting for a few hours.
It happens every time I start the car when the temperature is warm and the car has been sitting for a few hours.
01-01-2011, 10:35 PM
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W212 E500, W164 320CDI, W116 450SEL 6.9, W116 450 SEL.
Extended running on recirculate will allow mould to grow.
Sounds like your A-C evaporator isn't draining properly.
Bill
Sounds like your A-C evaporator isn't draining properly.
Bill
01-02-2011, 11:10 AM
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It happened to my car too. I went to my dealer were they performed a complete cleaning of the a/c system and the odor went away. This link may help:http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...tioning-3.html
01-03-2011, 07:58 AM
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2010 E550, 2011 Corvette Grandsport
It happened to my car too. I went to my dealer were they performed a complete cleaning of the a/c system and the odor went away. This link may help:http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...tioning-3.html
That's what they did to mine too.
