Evaporator Odor
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Evaporator Odor
I bought a '99 coupe down in Fla a couple months ago, and noticed an odd odor now and then - not all the time. Thought maybe it was an exhaust leak, or maybe even fuel, but the mechanic I brought it to says it's a problem with fungus in the climate control evaporator. It does seem to be strongest when the climate control fan is on high.
The thing is, he wants $1500 to remove and replace the evaporator. I have done some research and it seems like A) the evaporator can be treated with a spray to kill the fungus and B) it doesn't require tearing off the top half of the engine and pulling the dashboard out to deal with the issue (this is the repair shop's justification for the cost).
Anyone here familiar with this issue? Is getting to the evaporator and spraying it with a fungicide something I could do (or have someone do for a lot less than $1500)?
The thing is, he wants $1500 to remove and replace the evaporator. I have done some research and it seems like A) the evaporator can be treated with a spray to kill the fungus and B) it doesn't require tearing off the top half of the engine and pulling the dashboard out to deal with the issue (this is the repair shop's justification for the cost).
Anyone here familiar with this issue? Is getting to the evaporator and spraying it with a fungicide something I could do (or have someone do for a lot less than $1500)?
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It is a job to get the evaporator pulled..BTDT...chances are yours will need to be replaced soon as the leaves and crap that get in there cause it to rot. I would spray some Lysol up in there and see what happens..
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The right stuff to do that job is BG frigi fresh (made for this issue). It can be bought on ebay for about $10 per can. Follow the directions on the can. It is an anti fungal to treat that fungus/smell problem.
I wouldn't use Lysol just because of possible lingering smell. It would do the job and people have done it but there is a product made to do the job and it works without any problems.
I wouldn't use Lysol just because of possible lingering smell. It would do the job and people have done it but there is a product made to do the job and it works without any problems.
