Air condition smell
10-21-2004 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by branie555' date='Oct 21 2004, 04:35 AM
Wynn's Aircomatic process was used on my vehicle in July and worked...for awhile. As the weather changes here in Chicago, the smell is slowly returning. The dealer did not charge me for this treatment.
This is most likely, IMHO, a design defect rather than an environmental issue. I didn't have this problem with my 99 Buick.
This is most likely, IMHO, a design defect rather than an environmental issue. I didn't have this problem with my 99 Buick.
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10-21-2004 | 09:06 PM
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That's possible, or I could purchase the device and do it myself. I'll look into the cost, the process doesn't seem overly complex.
BTW, did the dealer say how much to repeat the treatment?
BTW, did the dealer say how much to repeat the treatment?
10-21-2004 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by branie555' date='Oct 21 2004, 06:06 PM
That's possible, or I could purchase the device and do it myself. I'll look into the cost, the process doesn't seem overly complex.
BTW, did the dealer say how much to repeat the treatment?
BTW, did the dealer say how much to repeat the treatment?
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10-21-2004 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Oct 21 2004, 09:44 AM
Rudy, I agree with what you say, in principal, but I can only describe my personal experience.? The only thing I can think of is with the system set to always use fresh air, some vent stays open when I shut down the car, allowing the moisture to evaporate, where as if it is recirculating, the system stays closed, keeping the moisture in, allowing the mold to grow, therefore stinky AC.? I dunno, works for me.
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I think you hit on something I never considered. Your theory makes perfect sense and could very well explain why the smell doesn't occur if you use fresh air.
Like JDN, I never had this problem on either of my E39s and I don't have the problem on the E60. I use the automatic circulate/recirculate mode 99.9% of the time. The only time I force it closed is when I know I'm approaching some external odor and I want to close the flap before the car detects the smell and closes it for me. I always remember to switch it back to automatic mode when the coast is clear...
10-23-2004 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by northernmonkey' date='Oct 20 2004, 08:02 PM
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FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
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10-23-2004 | 07:45 AM
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Got mine back from service yesterday. One of the things it was in for was the smelly A/C. Repair invoice indicates "...cleaned microfilter compartments, used vent disinfectant." We'll see if it works.
10-27-2004 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='Oct 23 2004, 02:53 PM
[quote name='northernmonkey' date='Oct 20 2004, 08:02 PM'][
FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
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[/quote]OK, this stuff does NOT work. It does leave your car very dirty, sticky residue everywhere. Don't bother with it..
10-27-2004 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='Oct 27 2004, 02:43 AM
[quote name='Flowerfred' date='Oct 23 2004, 02:53 PM'][quote name='northernmonkey' date='Oct 20 2004, 08:02 PM'][
FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
FF if there is bacteria still in the system then the smell will come back.
in the uk you should be able to get hold of THIS product by Comma which is excellent, just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
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[/quote]OK, this stuff does NOT work. It does leave your car very dirty, sticky residue everywhere. Don't bother with it..
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[/quote]sorry to hear that FF....worked ok for me, did not notice any residue left anywhere either.