Foul Smell from Blower / Fan / HVAC

filcord · 23rd March 2006, 22:45

I've noticed when I use the car a/c, always after having used and then stopped the car for a little while, on re-start the a/c gives off a weird sour smell for some time. I need to open the windows for a couple of minutes before it gets ok.
Is it due to any air-filter in the Baleno a/c that needs cleaning perhaps?

Xtreme Torque · 23rd March 2006, 23:15

did you by any chance get some underbody rust treatment done to your car?

filcord · 24th March 2006, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme Torque

did you by any chance get some underbody rust treatment done to your car?

No, Car is just like it was out of the show-room.

xezas · 24th March 2006, 15:09

Xtreme Torque,

Yes, I had the underbody rust treatment done.
And yes, I notice a damp/moist smell when I take the car out in the mornings.

Any relation?

airfoil · 24th March 2006, 17:30

Is the AC set to recirculate?

If so, the smell is possibly what your car interiors smell like, to an extent. Some cleaning & freshening up may help.

If the AC is set to draw in fresh air, then there may be dead leaves or vegetation that may be stuck in the inlet vent area.

venkatrx · 24th March 2006, 18:35

Guys, I too have noticed foul smell in my car. but that i notice only say for about 4-5 seconds. This smell starts after say 10-15 seconds after the car is started......it smells like some chemical.

abhi182 · 24th March 2006, 21:45

Yes, it happens in many new cars...don't worry, it'll go away after a few months
Dunno the reason,perhaps some chemical residues in the AC vent...
I had the same issue on my Corsa when it was new, but the smell went away in 1-2 months

Xtreme Torque · 24th March 2006, 22:01

yes xezas, there is a relation. because when the underbody treatment is done, some of the liqid does make its way upto the ac chambers. Hence the smell. Dont worry, it'll go away after sometime. Or you could get the a/c filters and the ac system as a whole flushed. Costs approx. Rs.350.

DCEite · 24th March 2006, 22:11

It happened in my wagonR when using the A/C after a long time...

CaliforniaKnight · 24th March 2006, 22:17

For me the case is different ! we bought a brand new lxi white Baleno and everyone was praising the airconditioner.The very next day (a day prior to the team-bhp kerala meet) the A/c went kaput..took it to the dealers and they informed the compressor unit is not workin...well had to give the car for 3 days and now its back in health.

angelfire · 17th December 2006, 15:38

Hi guys...
I own 3 month old Esteem VXI..WEll Few days back...when the car perfume got over.. my brother used body spray to for few days til we got a new car perfume....Now after around 5-6 days there`s a foul smell comin out from the blower everytime i switch it on...tried keepin the AC on with the windows open for 10-15 mins...tried changin air intake the settings to fresh air..Nothin seems to help...TOt of Posting out here before i go to a maruti service centre...So guys if anyone has suggestion or experiences reagardin this plz help me out...

rgrds,
angelfire

17th December 2006, 16:00

What kind of foul smell? Could be something organic. It is very difficult to diagnose over the internet, the service centre is your best bet.

ajmat · 17th December 2006, 17:14

Looks like you got bacteria growth. Try using the AC on full hot for 10 min to kill it. Also buy air con neutraliser spray avaialble in some petrol bunks

jyobeb · 17th December 2006, 19:42

Could be a dead something in your motor unit. The smell would not come ordinarily unless the fan pushes out the odour along with the air. Had the same problem with a dead lizard in my Cielo a long time ago.

theMAG · 17th December 2006, 19:47

Sure no rodent has expired in your engine bay?

23rd March 2006, 22:45	#1
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	Foul Smell from Blower / Fan / HVAC I've noticed when I use the car a/c, always after having used and then stopped the car for a little while, on re-start the a/c gives off a weird sour smell for some time. I need to open the windows for a couple of minutes before it gets ok. Is it due to any air-filter in the Baleno a/c that needs cleaning perhaps?
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23rd March 2006, 23:15	#2
Xtreme Torque BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 92 Thanked: 31 Times	did you by any chance get some underbody rust treatment done to your car?
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24th March 2006, 15:09	#4
xezas BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore/Chicago Posts: 39 Thanked: 0 Times	Xtreme Torque, Yes, I had the underbody rust treatment done. And yes, I notice a damp/moist smell when I take the car out in the mornings. Any relation?
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24th March 2006, 17:30	#5
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	Is the AC set to recirculate? If so, the smell is possibly what your car interiors smell like, to an extent. Some cleaning & freshening up may help. If the AC is set to draw in fresh air, then there may be dead leaves or vegetation that may be stuck in the inlet vent area.
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24th March 2006, 18:35	#6
venkatrx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 453 Thanked: 4 Times	Guys, I too have noticed foul smell in my car. but that i notice only say for about 4-5 seconds. This smell starts after say 10-15 seconds after the car is started......it smells like some chemical.
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24th March 2006, 21:45	#7
abhi182 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 370 Thanked: 531 Times View My Garage	Yes, it happens in many new cars...don't worry, it'll go away after a few months Dunno the reason,perhaps some chemical residues in the AC vent... I had the same issue on my Corsa when it was new, but the smell went away in 1-2 months
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24th March 2006, 22:01	#8
Xtreme Torque BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 92 Thanked: 31 Times	yes xezas, there is a relation. because when the underbody treatment is done, some of the liqid does make its way upto the ac chambers. Hence the smell. Dont worry, it'll go away after sometime. Or you could get the a/c filters and the ac system as a whole flushed. Costs approx. Rs.350.
	() Thanks

24th March 2006, 22:11	#9
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,412 Thanked: 2,497 Times	It happened in my wagonR when using the A/C after a long time...
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24th March 2006, 22:17	#10
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	For me the case is different ! we bought a brand new lxi white Baleno and everyone was praising the airconditioner.The very next day (a day prior to the team-bhp kerala meet) the A/c went kaput..took it to the dealers and they informed the compressor unit is not workin...well had to give the car for 3 days and now its back in health.
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17th December 2006, 15:38	#11
angelfire BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mangalore/Chicago Posts: 251 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Help me with this AC prob..IT STINKS!! Hi guys... I own 3 month old Esteem VXI..WEll Few days back...when the car perfume got over.. my brother used body spray to for few days til we got a new car perfume....Now after around 5-6 days there`s a foul smell comin out from the blower everytime i switch it on...tried keepin the AC on with the windows open for 10-15 mins...tried changin air intake the settings to fresh air..Nothin seems to help...TOt of Posting out here before i go to a maruti service centre...So guys if anyone has suggestion or experiences reagardin this plz help me out... rgrds, angelfire
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17th December 2006, 16:00	#12
SuperSyn Posts: n/a	What kind of foul smell? Could be something organic. It is very difficult to diagnose over the internet, the service centre is your best bet.
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17th December 2006, 17:14	#13
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Looks like you got bacteria growth. Try using the AC on full hot for 10 min to kill it. Also buy air con neutraliser spray avaialble in some petrol bunks
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17th December 2006, 19:42	#14
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Could be a dead something in your motor unit. The smell would not come ordinarily unless the fan pushes out the odour along with the air. Had the same problem with a dead lizard in my Cielo a long time ago.
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17th December 2006, 19:47	#15
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Sure no rodent has expired in your engine bay?
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