Sort of, Kind of, solution to A/C Stench - Toyota Yaris Forums

captainm27 · 08-10-2009, 11:37 PM

So for the past few weeks I've been trying out ways to get rid of the infamous A/C stench. I've tried keeping it on Recirculate, still smells. I've tried spraying the Lysol in the intake vents....smells good for about 2 minutes, then the smell comes back. I've tried the cabin air filter, still stinky. But, I believe I have found not a permanent fix, but a more stable temporary fix. Basically, I keep the fan at 3 or 4 all the time. I never use 1 or 2. Here's what happens:

I'm cruising down the highway and the A/C is nice and cold....but maybe it gets a bit cold, so I turn it down a notch. About 15 seconds later, the stench comes. :-( So I have to switch it back to speed 3.

I keep mine at Recirculate, at speed 3 or 4. If it gets too cold, I just adjust the temp gauge, but keep the air blowing. If it actually does start to stink, I just switch to outside air for a 1 minute, then back to recirculate. Anyone else notice this? This seems to work for me, and I am happy, because I love A/C, and it's getting hot in NJ.

ryota · 08-10-2009, 11:48 PM

i think i've used my AC 5 times since i got the car... is the stench really that bad? i've never smelled anything

captainm27 · 08-10-2009, 11:57 PM

Oh yeah, the stench is THAT bad! I'm the type of person who has the A/C on like from April - October. Something about that nice, dry air is really enjoyable to me.

xtremesniper · 08-11-2009, 01:35 AM

I know that even a BMW 6 series has the A/C stench. I don't know what the solution to it would be, but I haven't had the need to use A/C in my Yaris just yet, as this summer has proven to be not too humid. Nothing some windows down can't fix, anyway.

kuyachris84 · 08-11-2009, 02:00 AM

well start by adding a cabin air filter.

second.

grab a shit load of these products and leave it in your car for awhile...

http://www.damprid.com/

And grab some lysol with neutra air ... for back up.

ern-diz · 08-11-2009, 01:55 PM

i experience it too...i also like cool dry air so, i run the a/c almost all the time...both of the sedans my sister owned had it too...it literally smells like piss...i only get it when i switch to outside air tho, regardless of how hard i have it blowing so, i just keep it on recirculate all the time to avoid the smell...

1stToyota · 08-12-2009, 09:45 AM

Yes, start with a cabin air filter, and while you're at it place something like a Glade Plugin gel refill on top of the filter (I put membrane side down)...I did this about 2 weeks ago and I still get a nice fresh scent when I use the blower, instead of the normal stench I was getting. I tried a Vanilla Bug, but that didn't work as well, plus the Vanilla started smelling kinda foul after a while.

auxmike · 08-12-2009, 10:57 AM

Mine sometimes smells like acetone. Kinda a chemical minty smell.

captainm27 · 08-12-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Yes, start with a cabin air filter, and while you're at it place something like a Glade Plugin gel refill on top of the filter (I put membrane side down)...I did this about 2 weeks ago and I still get a nice fresh scent when I use the blower, instead of the normal stench I was getting. I tried a Vanilla Bug, but that didn't work as well, plus the Vanilla started smelling kinda foul after a while.

How long do you think the glade plug-in would last?

1stToyota · 08-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

How long do you think the glade plug-in would last?

Maybe a month? I bought a 3-pack, should almost get me through the stench season.

ern-diz · 08-12-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Maybe a month? I bought a 3-pack, should almost get me through the stench season.

LOL @ 'stench season'

08-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Sort of, Kind of, solution to A/C Stench So for the past few weeks I've been trying out ways to get rid of the infamous A/C stench. I've tried keeping it on Recirculate, still smells. I've tried spraying the Lysol in the intake vents....smells good for about 2 minutes, then the smell comes back. I've tried the cabin air filter, still stinky. But, I believe I have found not a permanent fix, but a more stable temporary fix. Basically, I keep the fan at 3 or 4 all the time. I never use 1 or 2. Here's what happens: I'm cruising down the highway and the A/C is nice and cold....but maybe it gets a bit cold, so I turn it down a notch. About 15 seconds later, the stench comes. :-( So I have to switch it back to speed 3. I keep mine at Recirculate, at speed 3 or 4. If it gets too cold, I just adjust the temp gauge, but keep the air blowing. If it actually does start to stink, I just switch to outside air for a 1 minute, then back to recirculate. Anyone else notice this? This seems to work for me, and I am happy, because I love A/C, and it's getting hot in NJ.

08-10-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
ryota Dry Bones Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 215	i think i've used my AC 5 times since i got the car... is the stench really that bad? i've never smelled anything __________________ Ryota

08-11-2009, 02:00 AM	#5
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	well start by adding a cabin air filter. second. grab a shit load of these products and leave it in your car for awhile... http://www.damprid.com/ And grab some lysol with neutra air ... for back up. __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

08-12-2009, 09:45 AM	#7
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Yes, start with a cabin air filter, and while you're at it place something like a Glade Plugin gel refill on top of the filter (I put membrane side down)...I did this about 2 weeks ago and I still get a nice fresh scent when I use the blower, instead of the normal stench I was getting. I tried a Vanilla Bug, but that didn't work as well, plus the Vanilla started smelling kinda foul after a while. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

08-12-2009, 10:57 AM	#8
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Mine sometimes smells like acetone. Kinda a chemical minty smell. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

08-10-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Oh yeah, the stench is THAT bad! I'm the type of person who has the A/C on like from April - October. Something about that nice, dry air is really enjoyable to me.

08-11-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
xtremesniper Drives: 2009 Yaris HB RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 74	I know that even a BMW 6 series has the A/C stench. I don't know what the solution to it would be, but I haven't had the need to use A/C in my Yaris just yet, as this summer has proven to be not too humid. Nothing some windows down can't fix, anyway.

08-11-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	i experience it too...i also like cool dry air so, i run the a/c almost all the time...both of the sedans my sister owned had it too...it literally smells like piss...i only get it when i switch to outside air tho, regardless of how hard i have it blowing so, i just keep it on recirculate all the time to avoid the smell...

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