A/C smelling weird? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris_PR · 08-01-2006, 09:10 PM

Hi there. I don't know what is, when I turn on the a/c in 2, 3 or 4 it works great.
But when I put the a/c in 1 it's start smelling weird. Anyone now what's happening or what's the problem? I'ts really stinks...

oktaren · 08-01-2006, 09:11 PM

i have been having the same problem, i have no idea what it is...but i would love to know. i was going to check the filter this weekend, but who knows...

kty75 · 08-01-2006, 09:23 PM

i got my yaris just 2-3 mths, the A/C has some weird smell already.,. sometime.. >_<
why's that ? and how could I get rid of it

rstb88 · 08-01-2006, 11:44 PM

generally its just condensation got into the vents and is getting pretty rank. try just running the fan with the FRESH on for a few minutes to dry it up. If it developes mold it could develop enough to give you Leggionars Disease. If your really worried and don't wanna take it to a dealer I suggest. it'll foam up and clean it out and leave a better smell.http://1z-usa.com/miva?/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=air

Dawn Eshelman · 08-02-2006, 04:11 AM

I have the same thing...to me it smells like really strong Ozone.

mikeukrainetz · 08-02-2006, 11:03 AM

rstb88 is right, alot of condensors collect moisture when the unit is turned off and if they are not coated with some kind of special fungal spray they develop mould. I cant imagine you could ever get that ill from it but it does stink something horrible.

Chaad32 · 08-02-2006, 05:52 PM

O great....now the Yaris makes us sick.....

Well if that is so I already have a fix....... Drink a lot of Alcohol

swng · 08-02-2006, 06:36 PM

I have had the smell in my A/C. I complained to the dealers' service department the last time I brought my car to them for oil change. After the oil change, I checked the bill and on it, it was written (inter alia) - deodorized A/C. It was free. The problem has not recurred this far.

rstb88 · 08-02-2006, 07:27 PM

Leggionaires disease is only caused by airconditioners of any kind. If they are allowed to 'cultivate' the mold

KSIbucky · 08-03-2006, 09:00 PM

had same problem with other car all you can do is turn you a/c down i even took my car in they didn'tdo anything

badhabitz · 08-03-2006, 11:17 PM

i serviced my car myself and i was curious to see where th ac vent filter was so i took out the glove box and noticed there was no filter i called toyota and went to a couple dealers they told me that that was an option and that i need to buy it seperately who the hell does this.

rstb88 · 08-04-2006, 08:26 AM

Toyota and Ford and many other.

08-01-2006, 09:10 PM	#1
Yaris_PR Drives: Red Yaris Hatchback on 18's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 270	A/C smelling weird? Hi there. I don't know what is, when I turn on the a/c in 2, 3 or 4 it works great. But when I put the a/c in 1 it's start smelling weird. Anyone now what's happening or what's the problem? I'ts really stinks...

08-01-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	generally its just condensation got into the vents and is getting pretty rank. try just running the fan with the FRESH on for a few minutes to dry it up. If it developes mold it could develop enough to give you Leggionars Disease. If your really worried and don't wanna take it to a dealer I suggest. it'll foam up and clean it out and leave a better smell.http://1z-usa.com/miva?/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=air __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

08-02-2006, 05:52 PM	#7
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	O great....now the Yaris makes us sick..... Well if that is so I already have a fix....... Drink a lot of Alcohol __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

08-02-2006, 07:27 PM	#9
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	Leggionaires disease is only caused by airconditioners of any kind. If they are allowed to 'cultivate' the mold __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

08-03-2006, 09:00 PM	#10
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	had same problem with other car all you can do is turn you a/c down i even took my car in they didn'tdo anything __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

08-01-2006, 09:11 PM	#2
oktaren Drives: 07yarisliftback04aveohatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: western ny Posts: 40	i have been having the same problem, i have no idea what it is...but i would love to know. i was going to check the filter this weekend, but who knows...

08-01-2006, 09:23 PM	#3
kty75 Drives: 07 yaris 5dr RS auto Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 34	i got my yaris just 2-3 mths, the A/C has some weird smell already.,. sometime.. >_< why's that ? and how could I get rid of it

08-02-2006, 04:11 AM	#5
Dawn Eshelman Drives: Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maui, HI Posts: 30	I have the same thing...to me it smells like really strong Ozone.

08-02-2006, 11:03 AM	#6
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	rstb88 is right, alot of condensors collect moisture when the unit is turned off and if they are not coated with some kind of special fungal spray they develop mould. I cant imagine you could ever get that ill from it but it does stink something horrible.

08-02-2006, 06:36 PM	#8
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	I have had the smell in my A/C. I complained to the dealers' service department the last time I brought my car to them for oil change. After the oil change, I checked the bill and on it, it was written (inter alia) - deodorized A/C. It was free. The problem has not recurred this far.

08-03-2006, 11:17 PM	#11
badhabitz Drives: yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: california Posts: 38	i serviced my car myself and i was curious to see where th ac vent filter was so i took out the glove box and noticed there was no filter i called toyota and went to a couple dealers they told me that that was an option and that i need to buy it seperately who the hell does this.

08-04-2006, 08:26 AM	#12
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	Toyota and Ford and many other. __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

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