gx100 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 OK, I think I might of picked up cow pie in my vent or something. When the vent is on and out side air comes in there is a distict smell of manure. What can I do??? I tried hosing off the the front and spraying inside of the vents but it still there. It's been over a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabep Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Check around in the engine compartment for a dead rat. No kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDixon Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 The dead rat, or any animal, issue is possible. I live on a farm and did experience such a thing once. However, decaying flesh doesn't smell like manure. Have you checked the fresh air/heater/AC filter? It is supposed to be changed every 15K miles. It can get moldy and have a musty odor, especially in humid country. There are some hints on this site about cheaper ways to get around having to buy an expensive Lexus filter. Some people cut up HVAC filters that are carbon impregnated to reduce odors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 OK, I think I might of picked up cow pie in my vent or something. When the vent is on and out side air comes in there is a distict smell of manure. What can I do??? I tried hosing off the the front and spraying inside of the vents but it still there. It's been over a week. Was your Lexus recently "involved" in a wedding party..?? Or someone POed at you has dumped a "pile" just under the wipers..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx100 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I checked the intake and the filter and both seem clean or at least oder free. The smell is strongest when I use outside air. If i use inside air it isn't as pungent. No dead rat, I washed and scrubed every inch of reachable part. Is there a detergent or spray that I can use in the vent that will kill such a bad smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 check intake by windshield? Pull the factory manual and see where the air inlets are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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