For no reason my rig is emitting some kind of smell from the AC vents that is, well, not that pleasing to the nose. Smells like someone stuck a very stinky sweaty sock in one of the air ducts. I would notice it when I would turn on the air and it would smell for like 5 minuets or so. Then go away. So yesterday I had the rig fully detailed inside and out. Spent a whole hell of a lot of money and now it smells like mold or mildew all the time when I don’t have the recirculation on. No smell during heat usage. I have done quite a few water forgings and lots of mud holes in the last few months with some buddies of mine that are not fellow FJer’s. So, the big question is has anybody else had/have an issue like this? I contacted a dealer about this and they state that warranty does not cover smells like dirty socks or mildew. Never has any water got inside the cab that I am aware of and I have no carpet floor mats only the nice rubber ones. So I am at a bit of a lost here. Need some help please. Thanks. Other than that, all else is working just fine.
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I think my fj smells the same way when I turn on the air. It only smells for a minute though. I am thinking it may be the in cabin filter, but I don't think that would be able to create a smell that bad and that strong.
Its the AC....happens in our work cars all the time...its is spores in the system. You have to get the AC filter replaced to get rid of the stench!
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Yup. Replace the cabin filter, and there is sone stuff you spray into the vents to kill the mildew and deodorize the vents. Wally world and other fine retail establishments carry the stuff (I can't even remember the name of it right now...)
Its the AC....happens in our work cars all the time...its is spores in the system. You have to get the AC filter replaced to get rid of the stench!
What do you mean by AC filter. Is this something that is best left to the dealer for warranty or is it something any joe smoe can do. What about the cabin filter as other have hinted at?
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As much as i love the smell of the DIRT from Death Valley I had the lingering scent well after my last trip. Had the Dealer replace the cabin filter with regular oil change @ 20k and still have the rememberable scent from the desert. So it seams the cabin filter wasn't it so if anybody has any better clues...... I will check in with my Dealer CSR (also an FJ owner) and see what he says.
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