I have a late model 2012 GXL Diesel. Recently I have noticed an unpleasant odour from the air conditioning system when operating. Similar to a body odour smell. Has anyone experienced similar problem and has a solution. Regards
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Its usually mould growing inside, created by leaving it on cold, then turning it off with the engine. Moisture builds up and mould grows.
Run the fan for a few minutes with AC off to get rid of the moisture before turning it off.
To get rid of the mould open the outside vent (turn recirc off) turn the fan on high and spray a cleaner like exit mould, spray and wipe, white vinegar or anything that kills mould into the external vent under the windscreen. It might take a few goes. I had the same problem and sorted it this way. Just remember not to let moisture build up and sit overnight.
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Originally posted by Beach View PostIts usually mould growing inside, created by leaving it on cold, then turning it off with the engine. Moisture builds up and mould grows.
Run the fan for a few minutes with AC off to get rid of the moisture before turning it off.
To get rid of the mould open the outside vent (turn recirc off) turn the fan on high and spray a cleaner like exit mould, spray and wipe, white vinegar or anything that kills mould into the external vent under the windscreen. It might take a few goes. I had the same problem and sorted it this way. Just remember not to let moisture build up and sit overnight.Kev,
2010 Silver 5dr GXL, Auto, diesel, ARB Deluxe bar, ARB bash plates, lightforce 170's, safari snorkel, towbar, dual batteries, air bags, trans cooler, Kings/Koni's, ARB rack, Cooper S/T Maxx's, Rock Tamers, Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust and more to come.
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Originally posted by Kev7762 View Postbasically just need to empty the glovebox, pull the pins that the box pivots on and the filter sits behind it, remove and replace or clean.
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Originally posted by Kev7762 View PostRather than do this, the filter is relatively easy to remove, pretty sure it's explained in the owners manual, basically just need to empty the glovebox, pull the pins that the box pivots on and the filter sits behind it, remove and replace or clean.
Then theres the mould further inside the ducts?
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Originally posted by Beach View PostWhat about the models that don't have a filter in the glove box?
Then theres the mould further inside the ducts?Kev,
2010 Silver 5dr GXL, Auto, diesel, ARB Deluxe bar, ARB bash plates, lightforce 170's, safari snorkel, towbar, dual batteries, air bags, trans cooler, Kings/Koni's, ARB rack, Cooper S/T Maxx's, Rock Tamers, Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust and more to come.
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Originally posted by Kev7762 View PostValid point, although being a 150 thread, they all have a filter. just relating my experience though, generally any foul odours are because of the things growing on the filter or as in my case because the wife left a takeaway pizza and garlic bread wrapper in the passenger footwell while we looked for a bin Bd as the intake for the recirculated air is under there it just contaminated the filter with the garlic odour, - very unpleasant.
"Interesting" aromas that no one could track down for a couple of weeks...
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