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C238 (W213 Coupé) Aircon smells "sour"

     
Old Apr 23, 2025 | 03:06 AM
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C238 (W213 Coupé) Aircon smells "sour"
Hi folks, thank you for a great forum. I've already gotten help/solutions a couple of times. Now, my Aircon smells "sour". I bought the car second hand, and the car stood still for abt 1 year prior me buying. I have changed both airfilters - the one in engine bay as well as the one under glove compartment. But smell is still there when sunroof or windows are open - like the sour air is sucked in to the cabin when roof or windows are open. Any bright solutions?
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Hi folks, thank you for a great forum. I've already gotten help/solutions a couple of times. Now, my Aircon smells "sour". I bought the car second hand, and the car stood still for abt 1 year prior me buying. I have changed both airfilters - the one in engine bay as well as the one under glove compartment. But smell is still there when sunroof or windows are open - like the sour air is sucked in to the cabin when roof or windows are open. Any bright solutions?
So you tried ozone?
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 04:44 AM
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@W205C43PFL thank you for great suggestion, and no, I have not. I will try that since I have such a machine. what you reckon, 20-30 mins of running?
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@W205C43PFL thank you for great suggestion, and no, I have not. I will try that since I have such a machine. what you reckon, 20-30 mins of running?
You're welcome : ) happy to help
MB also has an HVAC cleaner https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...m-cleaner.html
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Yes do like 30-45 minutes or more as see fit. Do not breathe in this stuff though https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...ml#post8367443
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
You're welcome : ) happy to help
MB also has an HVAC cleaner https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...m-cleaner.html
Be sure to also click on the links to other threads within the thread.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Yes do like 30-45 minutes or more as see fit. Do not breathe in this stuff though https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...ml#post8367443
And then air it out for a day or so.
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@W205C43PFL Thank you again! I note some threads mention Ozone may damage the plastic and/or leather and/or foam of the indside of the cabin, is that true and to be avoided or exagerated?
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Originally Posted by Harritso
@W205C43PFL Thank you again! I note some threads mention Ozone may damage the plastic and/or leather and/or foam of the indside of the cabin, is that true and to be avoided or exagerated?
You're welcome : ) it is not without truth, as ozone is an oxidant I would proceed with caution however detailers been using ozone for a while and never really had issues.
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For reference, detailers also use it for up to 90 minutes. I guess if you are very worried, start with a short duration.
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@W205C43PFL I'll try a 30 minute run and see if it works. Thanks a lot
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@W205C43PFL I'll try a 30 minute run and see if it works. Thanks a lot
You are very welcome!
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@W205C43PFL Thanks follow up. I did it last night for approx 15 minutes with "re-circulation" on, to get the Ozon into system. Seems ok so far. Perhaps I will do another round of approx 30 minutes to get rid of a bit more. Thank you again for the tip. Wish everybody a great weekend ahead
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@W205C43PFL Thanks follow up. I did it last night for approx 15 minutes with "re-circulation" on, to get the Ozon into system. Seems ok so far. Perhaps I will do another round of approx 30 minutes to get rid of a bit more. Thank you again for the tip. Wish everybody a great weekend ahead
Awesome! Glad to help and glad it worked! You as well!
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