Stinky Smell From The A/C when first started
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Intermediate
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From: FT Hood TX
Stinky Smell From The A/C when first started
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or is it just me. I hardly ever drive my car...Maybe air filter..Maybe a/c needs service??
Heel & Toe
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I have the same problem in my 05/c6 and i tried changing the cabin air filter but had no luck with getting rid of the smell, it's hard to explain the smell, its not plastic or mildew just a foul odor. i'll keeping checking this thread in the hope someone can help!
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Yeah...what Bus said...just a foul odor. My GM dealer said that the a/c system might have to be serviced. What the Hell its only got 10k on it.. And as far as the farts, Dont know about yours but mine are totally reconizable!!!!LOL
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Residual dampness can promote mold/mildew growth. If it’s a musty smell, turn off the AC five minutes or so before you shut the engine off, and run the ventilation to dry out the system. If that doesn’t do it some cleaning may be necessary.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ocean Springs MS
lol my vette is an 05/c6 w/48k, as you can see my vette isn't bored!! but i will try the shutting down the system method.thanks john
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Melting Slicks
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Turn the AC off a few minutes before the engine is turned off.
That's what I did and no more smell.
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Racer
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Me too, this is the way to go. And it works better than turning the car air off 5 minutes before you arrive at your destination. I tried that and it is not comfortable and does not work as well.
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It can happen on any car with AC. Some AC evaporators have a coating on them to help prevent mold. The downside is that these coated evaporators have la lower heat transfer rate.
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However, GM says that the Corvette climate control controls temperature and humidity. Maybe the idea is to have some water in the evaporator box to promote humidity. I do notice the air in the cabin does not feel as dry as other cars after running the air for a long time, and I like that.
Last edited by GHWelles; Feb 20, 2009 at 06:33 PM.