air con odours
12-23-2005, 08:09 AM
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My Ride: Silver 2004 e60 executive 530i. Zero mods.
How can I get rid of air con odours? Does BMW here in HK has sprays etc. that can be used or need I bring the car back to them just to fix this?
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
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12-23-2005, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Oliver Hui' post='214946' date='Dec 23 2005, 12:09 PM
How can I get rid of air con odours? Does BMW here in HK has sprays etc. that can be used or need I bring the car back to them just to fix this?
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
Shame about the ding. My dealer has a subcontractor they call the "Ding Doctor". The Ding Doctor has some special devices that can pull out certain types of dings.
I also had a problem with a bad odor in the air conditioning. The dealer disinfected it and it seems much better now.
Cheers
12-23-2005, 06:48 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
How can I get rid of air con odours? Does BMW here in HK has sprays etc. that can be used or need I bring the car back to them just to fix this?
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
Shame about the ding. My dealer has a subcontractor they call the "Ding Doctor". The Ding Doctor has some special devices that can pull out certain types of dings.
I also had a problem with a bad odor in the air conditioning. The dealer disinfected it and it seems much better now.
Cheers
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Saw on TV what causes this. moisture trapped in the fresh air intakes. Can fic by spraying lysol in the air intakes, at least that it what they said. If the smell really bthers you then you could try to use the reciric mode. Also, I have heard that moisture can get trapped in the filter and the milfew can start there - you may have to have the dealer change the filter.
12-23-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Oliver Hui' post='214946' date='Dec 23 2005, 09:09 AM
How can I get rid of air con odours? Does BMW here in HK has sprays etc. that can be used or need I bring the car back to them just to fix this?
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
BTW, after almost 2 years of fixing noises, my 530i finally is quiet. Now it's a great car to drive (ok...still a bit of squeak from the passenger seals).
Got a first taste of the car's handling today....driving at 90-100km on Eastern Corridor towards North Point and the car infront (3 car lengths distance) drove onto a card board. Board flew up and came at me. Instinctly, I swerved the steering wheel a sharp right for split second then swerved it back left to get back to same lane. The car just obeyed and returned to business as usual...no skidding, no over/under steering, no fuss.
And with slightly over 22000km, the whole car seemed to be broken in and it's getting fun to drive.
Went to have a look at the new Mercs two weeks ago...curious as to how they compare with the Bmw. Sat in a E350, and could tell the difference just by closing the door. The E350's door felt light and did not close with a thud. The Bmw's doors are much heavier....you close the door and the whole car shakes. I wonder how the driving experience compare with the 530i....anybody has driven both?
Got a new ding from the Bmw shop in Chaiwan two months ago....seemed like they parked the cars too close and the mechanics don't care. This is irritating...but what can they do? The ding is too small to fix, but can be obvious at certain angles. Sigh.
Oliver
Try this.
Before you shut off the car, let the A/C run for about a minute. Then turn off the car. This helps to reduce the moisture in the filters, which decreases the mildew buildup, and hopefully prevents A/C odors the next time you start your car.
12-23-2005, 07:51 PM
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I get those nasty odors on my AC as well, especially when I first turn them on 
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When I take my car in for service I will have the air filter replaced, if that doesn't get rid of it I will have them check it out.
.When I take my car in for service I will have the air filter replaced, if that doesn't get rid of it I will have them check it out.
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Originally Posted by Ferdie' post='215106' date='Dec 23 2005, 11:51 PM
I get those nasty odors on my AC as well, especially when I first turn them on .
When I take my car in for service I will have the air filter replaced, if that doesn't get rid of it I will have them check it out.
.When I take my car in for service I will have the air filter replaced, if that doesn't get rid of it I will have them check it out.
12-24-2005, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Oliver Hui' post='214946' date='Dec 23 2005, 07:09 PM
How can I get rid of air con odours?
Contact your dealer and if the car is new, it should be done under the warranty!
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