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@VW2010 I will check if I can get the foam locally and try that too. You guys have answers for every issue a car owner might face. Happy to be a part of team-bhp. @rajeev k AC functions normally, after 5-10 mins of drive the smell isn't bothering (probably I am used to it after some running time). Off-topic: I heard becoming a member in this forum isn't easy anymore, some of my friends tried to told me that they were not able to. Is that true friends? Last edited by agbenny : 11th September 2013 at 18:23. | |
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BHPian | ![]() Turn HVAC to HOT mode and blower on full for about 15 mins with windows open. Dries out the fungus in AC ducts and kills the smell. Last edited by JustCause : 11th September 2013 at 18:35. |
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This should be done as a ritual everyday for the first 10 minutes. You could also get some sprays which should be done into the ducts to kill any fungi or other microbes. | |
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| ![]() I tried car A/C foam cleaner from E Bay; but it didn't work for my car (Ertiga). Switching off the A/c 5 minutes before ending the journey works for me. Now my car is free from any kind of smell. Even the air Filter doesn't work if the smells is because of Mildew/ mold formation. Quote:
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore
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Plagued with this ac foul smell, only happens when only the blower is on,goes away when the compressor is on, what does it mean, shouldn't the foul smell be in both blower and ac. I park my car in my house and office basement, rarely park in the sun, today used this product again http://www.amazon.in/Abro-AC-050-Deo...pid=B00M2CTFZA , last time it was affective for some weeks, so used it today and parked in the sun.. hope it works, else need to go and get the 3m treatment. Regards Shailesh | |
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Do you have any smell in the car as soon as you open it? Could be damp in the seats or the floor mats. 3m did not do much for me, instead aggravated the problem to a large extent by giving me a damp car that grew fungus everywhere. MASS cleaned it up by hand and disinfectants and dried it out with a heater blower + the Abro can post the same. I would recommend DIY or alternative over 3m's germkleen plus any day. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore
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No smell on entering the car, only when I use the blower alone, I have an elite i20, have not figured out further cleaning steps, are they DIY, I mean the air filter you are talking about. Regards Shailesh | |
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| ![]() This has started happening recently on my Ford Ecosport. My parking is in the open and not is the basement. No foul smell present because of damp seats/mats. It only happens when the blower is on and it goes away after 10-15 mins. Any pointers? Cheers, Saurabh |
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1.At any instant do you drive with AC compressor OFF & with Blower fan ON - If yes please avoid this since I had the same problem even with my swift and it disappeared when I switched on/off both AC compressor & Blower at same time. 2.Also what mode do you prefer to drive (fresh air or recirculating mode). It matters & try switching modes as the foul smell come either from inside or outside the cabin neither one would solve the issue. Please give me your suggestion or any useful information regarding the same. | ||
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| ![]() The smell is coming from the evaporator because it was wet when the car was switched off and mould has set in. Two ways to avoid this: 1. 5 Mins. before reaching destination switch of AC and keep blower on full speed till the air is not cool anymore. 2. You can do this in 3 mins. but you will have to move the thermostat to hot position. Option 1 is easier as you don't have to swelter and you also get accustomed to the outside temperature before stepping out of the car. For those of you who cannot do either, don't worry too much. The smell dissipates within minutes as soon as you start the AC, although not very healthy for those with allergies. |
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The foul smell generally occurs when you switch the a/c off and immediately turn off the engine as well. What happens next I'm not so sure, but there is accumulation of moisture/water in some parts of the cooling system which causes the smell as it produces ideal conditions for mold or mildew to grow. When the blower is on there is no dehumidification taking place which leads to smell, moment the compressor kicks in it dries the air so the smell vanishes. The best way to avoid the smell is just before you reach your destination, say a minute or so before turn the a/c off and let the blower run, it will still give out cool air so you won't fry instantly even if its super hot. This helps the accumulated water to dry out completely. I've been religiously following this practice and i've never had the smell problem, this trick was told to me by my FNG many years ago when i'd just purchased my car. If you are stuck with a really stinky blower then clean your cabin air filter (if present), the evaporator and its drain to ensure that water flows away properly as also the core/fins of the condenser. After cleaning, run the unit on "heat" for a good 5 mins. Hopefully you're sorted. | ||
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore
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I don't use the ac much, my travel time is hardly 20 minutes in the morning and 30 mins in the evening in Bangalore, as the Bangalore weather is awesome most of the time, don't really use the ac, so naturally before reaching home the ac is off and the blower in recirculation mode is on, still the problem. I tried keeping the heater on for around 10 minutes wit the blower in full, after having treated it earlier with the air condition cleaners. Will keep you posted. Regards Shailesh | |
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BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bangalore,Paris
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| ![]() I had my A/C system completely overhauled. Then it stopped. |
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BHPian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Mumbai
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| ![]() Have faced similar problem of foul smell coming when the blower is on and the compressor is switched off (only in recirculation mode). After going through the thread, it seems there is some fungal growth that is causing the problem. Will use the suggested method of blowing hot air for 10 mins for a few days and check if the problem persists. I have noticed another issue of late: Without the compressor switched ON and air mode set to fresh, the blower ends up throwing hot air after a while. This is strange since morning air has been pleasant in Mumbai off late. When I roll down the window, I can feel cool air outside, but the blower keeps throwing hot air. Haven't encountered this issue at night though. Any idea why is this happening? |
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| ![]() Dear All, I have Polo TDI and recently I faced a issue related to HVAC. It was a ticking sound coming from the left front side below the glove box. So I took the vehicle to the VW autorised workshop in Gurgaon. After inspecting they told me that the Heater Blower Flap Motor V3267002 is not working and because of that the outside air is coming into the car. It simply means that the innner circulation of air was not working. So I had to get it replaced and it cost me around 8K for this small part. You could check the same for your cars if you are facing similar problem. However I must admit that VW cars are great until you have to visit the workshop. Rgds |
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