aircon smell

[az_sv6]

does any1 no what the smell that comes after the ac has been turned off is?
or is it just me who smells it?

[Morton]

Probably just the bacteria/damp buildup from the evaporator. The process of air-conditioning leads to condensation building up in the blower box. The condensation breeds mould and other bad-smelling rubbish. Try flicking the heater up to max, with the fan on full speed, and the car nice and hot, with the vents taking outside air, and run it at full bore for around half an hour. Spray some airconditioning cleaner into the air ducts around the window cowls too. That should sort it out

[vsl67]

Air con gas has a nasty smell you may have a possible leak

[jujibelly]

I thought air con gas was odorless.

[dozenmatta]

Yeah, i get this too.

[Calaber]

The refrigerant in aircon stinks. My condenser cracked a few years back and until we knew it had, we recharged the air con and wondered what the pong was. It only lasts until the refigerant is exhausted though. If your air con is working well but just stinks, it's probably what Morton suggests.

[az_sv6]

what so no1 else gets this?
almost every car iv been in has a odd smell after the ac has been turn off.

[Morton]

You didn't read my post? It's like the first reply in this thread lol

[az_sv6]

..... oh yeah.
thanks morton!