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CABIN AIR STINKS

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by JDL6967, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. JDL6967

    JDL6967 New Member

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    I recently had my 20K tune-up including new air filters including the $20 cabin filter, but my cabin air stinks. The smell reminds me of old gym shoes... not a pleasant odor by any means. I have checked for dead rodents or anything unusual under the hood, but nothing.

    My parents have a 2006 and no problems with their air, but wondered if anybody else lost that new car sent and living with something fishy?
     
    #1 JDL6967, Oct 7, 2006
  2. Beryl Octet

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BLACKIE @ Oct 7 2006, 12:14 PM) [snapback]329423[/snapback]</div>
    Threre are a lot of threads here about it. Either it's junk clogging the fresh air intakes, or mold growing on the AC coils.
     
    #2 Beryl Octet, Oct 7, 2006
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    probably mildew.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Oct 7, 2006
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Or the condensate drain is plugged. Suspect this if you never see water dripping out from the engine compartment when the A/C is running. A dealer can check/fix that possibility in about one minute with compressed air.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Oct 7, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(richard schumacher @ Oct 7 2006, 09:00 PM) [snapback]329636[/snapback]</div>

    By the way, where is the condensate drain plug? :mellow:
     
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    Check the "My Prius has the stinch" thread.
     
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