HVAC ODOR: NEW technical service bulletin from toyota

[jcboy]

Originally Posted by andro marcello

My experience if i use the aircond temp set in half, then AC will smell sour.
After turn the temp set in maximum, then smell is gone.
If too cold, better shut off the AC than trying to minggle with temp set knob.

I quess, the cold evap will kill all the mold by temprature and drying effect.

Other tricks is to change the cloth uphostery with original leather. The smells will instanty change like brand new Camry or Business class cabin in A380.

Although the leathering is costly, but the impact is significant.
Here in Indonesia, I buy the hide from local manufacturer that used to export the material to europe and china. Very cheap, only US$4 / square ft (need about 150 square ft). And ask specialized workshop to make the upholstery with labor US$ 200.
Total I spend is only US$ 800 installed to make my yaris better than new.

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nice. the foul smell is a common problem with new cars nowadays. my friend's toyota fortuner, my other friend's innova and civic, and my yaris sedan all came from the factory with that foul smell. i think the leather will make it go away as well as the thermostat to cold setting, but the first few seconds that air comes out of the vents won't be able to hide it. so embarassing.