AC on Internal Circulation yet can smell smoke

pathfinder · 25th June 2007, 16:44

Hello,

I am having a peculiar problem with my Accent. I have noticed that eventhough I keep the AC vent knob closed and on internal circulation, I can still smell external smoke (when in heavy traffic) leaking into the car cabin. What could be the problem?

cheers

Jaggu · 25th June 2007, 17:31

check the circulation system, it might not be closing fully.

For manual system which if i remember is what accent has..

1. move to exhaust position and move back to re-circulation mode in one fast move, if you hear a mild thud its fine.

2. if the smell persist see if you can trace the flap by following the cable and manually move the flap fully.

3. If not you will have to get to a decent ac mech or workshop.

4. Still smell persist, do a chek of engine bay for any missing rubber gromets which is letting the air in.

AUTO_CRAZY · 25th June 2007, 22:24

Eventhough the mode may be in recirculation mode , if there is any strong smell outside ....like tannery etc the smell will come inside in any car except for those expensive cars and nothing much can be done for this

25th June 2007, 16:44	#1
pathfinder Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	AC on Internal Circulation yet can smell smoke Hello, I am having a peculiar problem with my Accent. I have noticed that eventhough I keep the AC vent knob closed and on internal circulation, I can still smell external smoke (when in heavy traffic) leaking into the car cabin. What could be the problem? cheers
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25th June 2007, 17:31	#2
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	check the circulation system, it might not be closing fully. For manual system which if i remember is what accent has.. 1. move to exhaust position and move back to re-circulation mode in one fast move, if you hear a mild thud its fine. 2. if the smell persist see if you can trace the flap by following the cable and manually move the flap fully. 3. If not you will have to get to a decent ac mech or workshop. 4. Still smell persist, do a chek of engine bay for any missing rubber gromets which is letting the air in.
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25th June 2007, 22:24	#3
AUTO_CRAZY BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 86 Thanked: 6 Times	Eventhough the mode may be in recirculation mode , if there is any strong smell outside ....like tannery etc the smell will come inside in any car except for those expensive cars and nothing much can be done for this
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