AC stinks on startup
Burning Brakes
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From: TN
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Originally Posted by wamara
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1246715
But even if your drains are not clogged, it's not uncommon to have that musty smell come from the AC. The problem is that you are shutting off the car while there is moisture still in the system, and you probably have some mold growing. You may need to clean it (sometimes just spraying some Lysol in the air intakes along the windshield will suffice) to remove the funk. After it's cleared up, try shutting the AC off about 45 seconds-1 minute before you are planning to stop and turn the engine off, but with the fan still running (I do it when I'm about a half mile or so on my way home). This should allow enough time for the unit to dry out, and you won't have that musty smell coming back.
But even if your drains are not clogged, it's not uncommon to have that musty smell come from the AC. The problem is that you are shutting off the car while there is moisture still in the system, and you probably have some mold growing. You may need to clean it (sometimes just spraying some Lysol in the air intakes along the windshield will suffice) to remove the funk. After it's cleared up, try shutting the AC off about 45 seconds-1 minute before you are planning to stop and turn the engine off, but with the fan still running (I do it when I'm about a half mile or so on my way home). This should allow enough time for the unit to dry out, and you won't have that musty smell coming back.
thats what I do, and it smells like chicken!
j/k!
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Originally Posted by Pewter Dream
the AC on my 98 coupe (48K miles) stinks like wet algae for the first minute or two when I first start it up. I've heard of the drain plug for the AC getting plugged, and I know that I do not have the "puddle" I am supposed to have under the car after turning the AC and the car off..........what all is involved in getting to and cleaning out the AC drain?
Let the car idle and turn up the heat full blast for a few minutes. Make sure to switch between settings of outside/inside circulation. The heat seems to do a good job of drying up air system.
Repeat as necessary when the smell comes back.
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood TN
Originally Posted by greg_nate
Try this before you purchase anything. This little trick has worked for me in 3 different cars including the Vette.
Let the car idle and turn up the heat full blast for a few minutes. Make sure to switch between settings of outside/inside circulation. The heat seems to do a good job of drying up air system.
Repeat as necessary when the smell comes back.
Let the car idle and turn up the heat full blast for a few minutes. Make sure to switch between settings of outside/inside circulation. The heat seems to do a good job of drying up air system.
Repeat as necessary when the smell comes back.
Charlie
