guod Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I have a 2004 ls430 and when i use the climate control, there is a TERRIBLE smell coming out of the vents. It is almost as if there is mold in the system. Is there a way to fix it myself or i have to take it to the dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Checked your cabin air filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly'sLS400 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 If your LS is still under factory warranty, why not take it to the dealer. The cabin filter is either dirty or the A/C evaporator has dirt and mold on it. When the fan is running, it blows air across the evap. and if its moldy, it smells bad in the cabin... Just a suggestion!!! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guod Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 If your LS is still under factory warranty, why not take it to the dealer. The cabin filter is either dirty or the A/C evaporator has dirt and mold on it. When the fan is running, it blows air across the evap. and if its moldy, it smells bad in the cabin... Just a suggestion!!! Bryan the air filer looks pretty clean and the dealer said this would not be cover under my warranty when i called them. The car has the full warranty for about another year and a half but they said this is considered like wear and tear not something wrong with the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 If your LS is still under factory warranty, why not take it to the dealer. The cabin filter is either dirty or the A/C evaporator has dirt and mold on it. When the fan is running, it blows air across the evap. and if its moldy, it smells bad in the cabin... Just a suggestion!!! Bryan You owe me a beer ODOR_BULLETIN.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guod Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 If your LS is still under factory warranty, why not take it to the dealer. The cabin filter is either dirty or the A/C evaporator has dirt and mold on it. When the fan is running, it blows air across the evap. and if its moldy, it smells bad in the cabin... Just a suggestion!!! Bryan You owe me a beer cool. ill take it to the dealer and make them fix it for free, not $175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 If your LS is still under factory warranty, why not take it to the dealer. The cabin filter is either dirty or the A/C evaporator has dirt and mold on it. When the fan is running, it blows air across the evap. and if its moldy, it smells bad in the cabin... Just a suggestion!!! Bryan You owe me a beer cool. ill take it to the dealer and make them fix it for free, not $175 Hey, What about the beer ??? JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hey I have a LS400 1990. I get bad smells too!!! Thanks for this procedure. I might try and do it myself. Has anyone else ever tried DYI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hey I have a LS400 1990. I get bad smells too!!! Thanks for this procedure. I might try and do it myself. Has anyone else ever tried DYI? Ollie, You owe me a beer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 No Worries dcfish! Come down to Perth, Australia and I'll buy you a proper beer! None of that american *BLEEP* down here. hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 No Worries dcfish! Come down to Perth, Australia and I'll buy you a proper beer! None of that american *BLEEP* down here. hehe Send me an address. I've got time to fly to australia. Won't be until May though, Oh yeah, Send tickets with that address ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Read the helpful material at airsept.com regarding their EED, electronic evaporator dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rillo Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 This worked for me : 1) stick AC on full and make sure recirculate is off 2) locate air intakes under wiper arms 3) spray a load of anti-bacterial detergent spray through the vent (Febreeze, Dettox or similar) 4) repeat 30 minutes later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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