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Nov 10th, 2019, 17:12 | #1 |
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C30 Weird smell
Hi all,
Has anyone experienced weird smells, possibly from AC? Ive got a c30 1.6 2009 and there is a strange smell that I think is coming from the cooling vents into the car. I think I notice a bit of a smell when first turning on the AC but this isnt a problem after its been running for a while and cools the air. But earlier today I smelt a very strange smell, its difficult to describe. The AC was off but the fan might have been going, possibly heating the car up as it has turned a bit nippy. Apologies for the vagueness, I just noticed it earlier after a short drive and haven't had a chance to thoroughly test things yet. Was just wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar. Thanks |
Nov 10th, 2019, 18:51 | #2 |
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i had the bad smell when my a/c drain pipe was blocked carpet behind the drivers side was wet at first i thought it was the dog but the dog was at home , plus this was during the hot part of the summer so it was a bad /strong smell
possible easy fix is a new pollen filter always worth doing anyway Last edited by bugsb; Nov 10th, 2019 at 19:33. |
Nov 11th, 2019, 11:44 | #3 |
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First thing is to change the cabin pollen filter I think. If that doesn't work you can get those sprays you set off inside the car that you leave for 15 mins or so to eliminate bacteria in the vents. After that it's be a trip to an aircon specialist who have more effective chemicals for killing bacteria.
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Nov 11th, 2019, 19:44 | #4 |
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OK thanks guys..
I was thinking possibly the pollen filter. It doesn't seem to happen all the time, but I'll change the filter and keep an eye. Thanks 👍🏼 |
Nov 11th, 2019, 21:17 | #5 |
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Put your fans on hot and see if the smell gets worse.
Not uncommon to have heater matrix leaks on these cars. It's a sweet, almost curry kind of smell.
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Nov 13th, 2019, 19:30 | #6 |
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Hi, I've had the heater on Hi today as its getting a bit nippy out there now, and its been ok, nice n warm. Warmer than my house lol.
I have tried to recreate the smell, either by heater, aircon, hot/cold on both, and through different vents; windscreen, face, body, feet etc. But cannot get it to do it again. I'll just have to watch n wait for it to occur again. 👍🏼 |
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