Weird smell - Toyota Yaris Forums

Midon · 11-20-2008, 03:00 AM

I have a question for anyone who can help. When I turn on my vent from the outside I get a really sour smell from the vents, but when I turn it to recirculate the air I don't get that smell. I am sure I have some mold growing some ware but I can't find it. So I was hoping for some ideas. It has been like this since I bought the car brand new 6 months ago but has been getting worse and fast.

Bob_VT · 11-20-2008, 07:36 AM

Do a SEARCH and look for the word DRAIN

You will see quite a few responses that may apply.

IllusionX · 11-20-2008, 09:50 AM

my guess is, if it smells bad... let it blow untill it goes away. and hope it's stays away.

otherwise, you might want to get your HVAC system cleaned. I would never let my system run in recirculated air for a long period of time.

Rnankoo · 01-26-2009, 08:14 PM

i Have the same problem with my yaris LB

blacksandiegovitz · 01-26-2009, 08:22 PM

My vent air also smells kinda "funky" only on vent mode , the a/c air smells fresh and clean . Imo it smelled weird after 2 weeks of owning the car (bought brand new 3 months ago) I heard most lb's dont come with cabin filters ? Im thinking that has something to do with it .

11-20-2008, 03:00 AM	#1
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	Weird smell I have a question for anyone who can help. When I turn on my vent from the outside I get a really sour smell from the vents, but when I turn it to recirculate the air I don't get that smell. I am sure I have some mold growing some ware but I can't find it. So I was hoping for some ideas. It has been like this since I bought the car brand new 6 months ago but has been getting worse and fast. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

11-20-2008, 07:36 AM	#2
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Do a SEARCH and look for the word DRAIN You will see quite a few responses that may apply. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

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11-20-2008, 09:50 AM	#3
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	my guess is, if it smells bad... let it blow untill it goes away. and hope it's stays away. otherwise, you might want to get your HVAC system cleaned. I would never let my system run in recirculated air for a long period of time.

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01-26-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	My vent air also smells kinda "funky" only on vent mode , the a/c air smells fresh and clean . Imo it smelled weird after 2 weeks of owning the car (bought brand new 3 months ago) I heard most lb's dont come with cabin filters ? Im thinking that has something to do with it .