HVAC ODOR: NEW technical service bulletin from toyota - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheSilkySmooth · 07-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Can you just run a dilute bleach solution through the HVAC intake periodically? I would guess if you have the cabin filter in there it will keep organic debris off the evaporator, you just have to remember to change it at least yearly. I havent put a filter in mine yet - guess its time before the car gets stinky.

Yaris Hilton · 07-02-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

Can you just run a dilute bleach solution through the HVAC intake periodically?

I'd be afraid of the corrosiveness of chlorine bleach. Soak a steel wool pad with it and let it sit overnight sometime to see what it does.

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07-02-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Can you just run a dilute bleach solution through the HVAC intake periodically? I would guess if you have the cabin filter in there it will keep organic debris off the evaporator, you just have to remember to change it at least yearly. I havent put a filter in mine yet - guess its time before the car gets stinky.