A/C Odor Problem
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A/C Odor Problem
Here lately I've noticed when I first turn the A/C on, the there's a funky odor. I don't smoke, but the truck sits a month at a time when I'm gone to work. It smells like it's in the ducts. An old smell sorta. Is there some way to clean a filter or something to freshen it up? Or maybe access the condenser coil and clean it with some cleaner or something. Any help would be appreciated.
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There is a D.C. part number for a cleaner/deoderiozer.Also has instuctions.When you do use AC run it on fresh as much as possable.Its also covered under the 3/36 basic warranty.
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Surfram is absolutely correct. When you run the A/C in recirculate or "max" mode, water condenses in the plenum. When you shut down, especially when it is warm outside, mildew starts to grow in your plenum as a result of this water or dampness. The classic symptom is a baby puke smell when you first fire up the A/C or vent.
This is easy to prevent, really easy if you live in a dry climate. A mile or two before you reach your destination switch the A/C to "normal" mode and the dry outside air will dry out the plenum. If you live in a humid climate it will take more than a mile or two.
This is easy to prevent, really easy if you live in a dry climate. A mile or two before you reach your destination switch the A/C to "normal" mode and the dry outside air will dry out the plenum. If you live in a humid climate it will take more than a mile or two.
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You might try to shoot a little Lysol in the air intake for the heater, it will kill the mold that's causing the odor. Of course then you have to smell the Lysol
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I get a sweet, pungent odor. I cannot imagine it caused by mold as it has been there since new. It starts after running in recirculate for a few minutes and doesn't start right away. It is very annoying so any answers are appreciated.
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The Dodge Service Rep told me to spray Lysol into the intake grill by the wiper blades. She didn't mention anything about a factory deodorizer. I should have asked.
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The factory stuff is a mildew destroyer.Its designed to go into the evaporter assy.its NOT JUSt a spray.Has instructions to cycle from cold to hot etc.Lots of TSB's on Caravans etc.that call for this.It works and really does something were the Lysol is just a temp smell good.
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Lysol is supposed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and mildrew, so if I can it into the condenser coil assy, that would be good. I don't know how easy it is to access though.
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Originally posted by Riverman777
Lysol is supposed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and mildrew, so if I can it into the condenser coil assy, that would be good. I don't know how easy it is to access though.
Lysol is supposed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and mildrew, so if I can it into the condenser coil assy, that would be good. I don't know how easy it is to access though.
If you use the DC stuff then it will still be covered under warranty and they can fix it for free