General: - s40 odour - caused by snow?

paul g · Feb 25th, 2007, 07:33

Please advise,
My wifes 05 s40 2.0d S has adpted an unusual and she claims unpleasant smell in the cabin (it is like damp fish/flesh).
Serviced in December and no probs, the day we had about 3" snow here she went to work and the next day the smell started. It was valeted and the smell stayed. I put my head/nose in as many places as I could . The smell is also in the boot - but not the spare wheel thats just rubber smell. Off to Volvo who had it up on the ramp and the bloke said - 'try using a jet hose to clear out the voids in the rear bumper there is silt in there and it smells at the back of the car'. Tried that with my hozelock non-jetwash hose. Still there, brought a self fix it in cabin air con spray - smelles like lemons - smell still there. I am hoping it will just go - but she now wants to sell it.
Any advice gratefully received

Marmoset · Feb 25th, 2007, 12:25

I suspect it becuase the cabin air filter is damp. Mine smelt like this when it snowed - blast some hot air throughit for a significant time to dry it out and it should return to normal.

Rich

Mar 9th, 2007, 22:27

does anyone know the location of the Cabin filter on the 40series? thanks.

4 forty · Mar 10th, 2007, 14:34

remove the trim under the glovebox, you will see a clip on the bottom of the vertical filter housing, pull the clip downwards, and pull the filter out.

paul

GMcL · Mar 12th, 2007, 21:05

To get rid of strong odours in the car like cigarettes, spilt milk with babies etc... pour some vinegar into an old (clean) jam jar put the heater on full heat, max fan and recirculate for about five minutes with all the windows shut.
Leave the jar of vinegar in the drivers footwell overnight.
Leave something on the drivers seat or a big post it on the window to remind you so you don't kick it over in the morning.

Gets rid of most smells....it won't smell like a new car but it won't stink either.

Osamede · Jul 23rd, 2007, 15:51

Really helpful stuff here - thanks!

Paul Clifton · Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:28

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=40026

See this thread, pollen filter location NOT the same as classic s/v40.

Paul.

Feb 25th, 2007, 07:33	#1
paul g Junior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2013 20:53 Join Date: May 2006 Location: little totham	s40 odour - caused by snow? Please advise, My wifes 05 s40 2.0d S has adpted an unusual and she claims unpleasant smell in the cabin (it is like damp fish/flesh). Serviced in December and no probs, the day we had about 3" snow here she went to work and the next day the smell started. It was valeted and the smell stayed. I put my head/nose in as many places as I could . The smell is also in the boot - but not the spare wheel thats just rubber smell. Off to Volvo who had it up on the ramp and the bloke said - 'try using a jet hose to clear out the voids in the rear bumper there is silt in there and it smells at the back of the car'. Tried that with my hozelock non-jetwash hose. Still there, brought a self fix it in cabin air con spray - smelles like lemons - smell still there. I am hoping it will just go - but she now wants to sell it. Any advice gratefully received

Mar 10th, 2007, 14:34	#4
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	cabin/pollen filter location remove the trim under the glovebox, you will see a clip on the bottom of the vertical filter housing, pull the clip downwards, and pull the filter out. paul

Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:28	#7
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Pollen filter location. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=40026 See this thread, pollen filter location NOT the same as classic s/v40. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Feb 25th, 2007, 12:25	#2
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	I suspect it becuase the cabin air filter is damp. Mine smelt like this when it snowed - blast some hot air throughit for a significant time to dry it out and it should return to normal. Rich

Mar 9th, 2007, 22:27	#3
kunfuzion Guest Location:	does anyone know the location of the Cabin filter on the 40series? thanks.

Mar 12th, 2007, 21:05	#5
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	To get rid of strong odours in the car like cigarettes, spilt milk with babies etc... pour some vinegar into an old (clean) jam jar put the heater on full heat, max fan and recirculate for about five minutes with all the windows shut. Leave the jar of vinegar in the drivers footwell overnight. Leave something on the drivers seat or a big post it on the window to remind you so you don't kick it over in the morning. Gets rid of most smells....it won't smell like a new car but it won't stink either.

Jul 23rd, 2007, 15:51	#6
Osamede New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2009 18:07 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oslo	Really helpful stuff here - thanks!

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