MattFransonPA Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I just bought my 97 in April and lately when I run the ac there is a bad mildew-like smell. Has anyone else had this problem? I googled this problem and read on a VW forum that if you run the heat full blast with the windows down for 10 minutes that this will burn out the mildew or whatever is causing the odor. Anyone else have any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 There likely is mildew buildup inside of the vents from moisture being collected. It's worth a try on the heater. I've never had that problem, but then again, my AC hasn't worked in like 3 years...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Mine used to do this. Make sure you don't have an in cabin filter that is covered in mildew. I turned on my AC on full blast and turned the recirculation off. Go outside the car and you can hear the air being sucked in right below the windshield wipers. I sprayed a good amount of odor killer (Lysol or similar) in there while it was running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 We used to use lysol also. We would spray it into the intake for the ventilation system. Then, we would not use the AC for a few days just using the vent and repeat the lysol treatment. That usually took care of it. We usually have pretty low humidity here in northern cali so the ducts would dry out. Good for getting the smell out of the vents on a smokers car too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Add some Febreze after that. *sniffs* Springtime fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 if you use febreze, make sure that you use the kind that has the enzyme agent, thats gonna work the best for any odor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfry Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Will it work on foot odor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I find that the easiest way is to just mask the smell with a large "blunt fulla dro" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfry Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Ah, ha!!!! Hippystick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFransonPA Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 Thanks all. I'll try the Lysol spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuismO Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 you can also use cat & dog spot/odor remover with enzymes. it breaks down mildew and other stinky stuff...yes it will work on your shoes too! =P i used this for my celica since i had the same problem with the AC...worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynvertd Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 It needs recharging!. Crank up the a/c, open the hood and recharge the @!*% out of it. The odor went away for me. Hasn't come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 On another note, try removing your blower fan and taking all the leaves, pine needles and feathers out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne82 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I had the same problem with my '92. I went thru lysol, fabreeze you name it. I finally got fed up and grabbed the drain tube inside of the engine compartment and blew in it. Something popped like a glob of goo let loose. I started the engine, ran the ac and a big clump of muck worked it's way out the drain tube. Sound's stupid, but it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLL Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 let me ask something. is there any cabin filter on our cars? I checked and couldn't find it. if there is, it is very normal to have a bad odor.(mine has too) But there is a possibility that leak of antifreeze inside cabin under dash can cause similar effect.(easy to understand - if it looses antifreeze and no white smoke at exhaust) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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