Stinky Air

[SlowM90]

Im not sure if this is the right place or not..anyways! For about 2 months now when I first turn my air on it stinks BAD! Like dirty water almost urine! Has anyone else had this problem and why am I having this problem!

 

[silverstreak]

Im not sure if this is the right place or not..anyways! For about 2 months now when I first turn my air on it stinks BAD! Like dirty water almost urine! Has anyone else had this problem and why am I having this problem!

Quite common in alot of cars. You can get it deodourized at most shops that do A/C service. Its mildew from the condensation

 

[minichopper6hp]

yup, you could go one step further and take apart the airbox and clean it if that disinfectant doesnt help

 

[SlowM90]

Okay, I wasent sure if maybe it wasent draining right or what. I just know it seems like its REALLY bad when you first turn it on then after maybe 2min it goes away.

 

[minichopper6hp]

does the car drip when you run the a/c? if so, the drain is most likely working properly. Otherwise, yea its just moisture on the evaporator and when you turn off the car, the moisture stays and it gets hot and thats breeding ground for mold and mildew.

 

[SlowM90]

Alright I will try to get clean it and get some of that stuff. Thanks so much guys!

 

[WolfLord]

Hey all, so not meaning to revive an old thread but my wife's 07 Grand Prix has the same issue. Could anybody point me in the direction of how to clean out that drain plug? I don't recall the car ever dripping when running the a/c so I think it's clogged.

Thanks!