DEFROSTER FIX??? - Dodge Diesel

AMERICANPIE · 12-19-2003, 10:05 AM

i have a 04 ctd, and the defroster smell is horrible. i talked to the service manager about possibly making the defroster run in the recirc mode. this should eliminate the smell since all the air is drawn from inside the cab. i get the smell if i run the heat without the recirc on also. anyone have any advice on trying this fix. i know there was another thread on this, but being new to the system i was unable to find it today. sorry, ill learn.

JKE · 12-19-2003, 10:25 AM

Americanpie - I noticed the smell running the AC. Not very bad. I do not have any smell now running defrost or the heater. I hope it is MIA. I guess I will find out this coming summer.

I always got the odor after sitting at a light or stop sign then accelerating. Only under those conditions.

I know this does not help. However, maybe yours will go away with time.

JKE

PROSOUTH · 12-21-2003, 06:55 PM

I found this at Geno's Garage, has anyone tried one yet? I wonder if this would stop the contaminated outside air being introduced into the cab. I have not noticed any smells or any other problems yet but would still like to have one.

CAB FRESH FILTER KIT
The manufacturer states that the dual-stage charcoal-activated filtering system will remove 97% of the dirt, dust, and soot as well as reduce odors by 76%. We can tell you that the diesel exhaust smell is greatly diminished. The springtime pollen season will be the real test.

Easy to install, the dual filtering system fits over the factory vents and is held in place with self tapping Phillip’s-head screws.

Cab Fresh Filter Kit (fits ‘94 and up trucks) - $49.00
Cab Fresh Replacement Filters – $14.00

Hairy1 · 12-21-2003, 07:47 PM

Take it to the dealer and tell them fix it.......see this thread
All trucks have this issue?
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/y...threadid=22729

Casey Balvert · 12-22-2003, 04:20 AM

I had the smell initially but it went away after a couple of months. At first I thought it was the oil but in hindsight it may have something to do with the clear paint that the factory puts on the motors. Regardless, it seems to disappear for most people.

The Cab Fresh filter kits are for the older body style 1994 to 2002. I am not aware of a kit for the new body style but I may be wrong.

Casey

12-19-2003, 10:25 AM	#2
JKE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SC Posts: 479 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:DEFROSTER FIX??? Americanpie - I noticed the smell running the AC. Not very bad. I do not have any smell now running defrost or the heater. I hope it is MIA. I guess I will find out this coming summer. I always got the odor after sitting at a light or stop sign then accelerating. Only under those conditions. I know this does not help. However, maybe yours will go away with time. JKE __________________ High Steppin'....stay positive

12-21-2003, 06:55 PM	#3
PROSOUTH Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dead Center in the Middle of TN. 20 miles from Jack Daniels, 10 miles from George Dickle and .8 mi from the liquor store at I-24 Exit 114 Posts: 188 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:DEFROSTER FIX??? I found this at Geno's Garage, has anyone tried one yet? I wonder if this would stop the contaminated outside air being introduced into the cab. I have not noticed any smells or any other problems yet but would still like to have one. CAB FRESH FILTER KIT The manufacturer states that the dual-stage charcoal-activated filtering system will remove 97% of the dirt, dust, and soot as well as reduce odors by 76%. We can tell you that the diesel exhaust smell is greatly diminished. The springtime pollen season will be the real test. Easy to install, the dual filtering system fits over the factory vents and is held in place with self tapping Phillip’s-head screws. Cab Fresh Filter Kit (fits ‘94 and up trucks) - $49.00 Cab Fresh Replacement Filters – $14.00 __________________ 2003 Dodge 3500 CTD/6 speed, Quad-Cab, Short Bed, 2wd, 4:10 anti-slip, Bright Silver/ Slate, Eagle 058 Wheels, Bushwacker Extenda Fender Flares, AFE Air Intake System with torque Tube, XZILLARAIDER XZT 65hp tow box, ARE CX Series Cab High Topper and more to come.........Pullin' a Better Built Trailers 19 foot, 102"/84" widebody, Black, 10K GVW, Flatbed Car Hauler Trailer with matching Eagle 058's, Warn 6K winch, two 5200# brake axels, 6' tongue, removeable fenders and slide out 5'ramps.

12-21-2003, 07:47 PM	#4
Hairy1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Adirondacks of New York and Daytona Beach FL. Posts: 545 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:DEFROSTER FIX??? Take it to the dealer and tell them fix it.......see this thread All trucks have this issue? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/y...threadid=22729 __________________ 2011 - 2500 Laramie CC 2WD Limited Slip 3:73, Bright Silver, Tinted Glass, Silver Vent Visors, Sirius Radio, Stainless Steps, Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Husky Mud Guards, Power Sliding Rear Window, Century Fiberglass Tonneau, Brake Controller, Remote Start, Alarm, Navagation, back up camera, 38 Special S+W Mod. 642-Glock 27 .40 Cal. Crimson Trace Laser Grips-Have a nice day! OH Yeah 2010 HD-Streetglide, Patriot Guard Rider

12-22-2003, 04:20 AM	#5
Casey Balvert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 925 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:DEFROSTER FIX??? I had the smell initially but it went away after a couple of months. At first I thought it was the oil but in hindsight it may have something to do with the clear paint that the factory puts on the motors. Regardless, it seems to disappear for most people. The Cab Fresh filter kits are for the older body style 1994 to 2002. I am not aware of a kit for the new body style but I may be wrong. Casey __________________ 2003 DRW, QC, Black Laramie Sport, 2WD, HO/6 Speed, 4.10, "No Drill" Pullrite 25.5 Super 5th, J&J Stainless, Brakesmart, Jacobs EB, MBRP Pro 304 SS Exhaust, Timbrens, Tire Sentry, Line-X. 2004 Mountain Aire Fifth Wheel, tandem duals with XPS Ribs, solar, inverter, RotoChoks.

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