06-08-2017, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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Car mats and... what's that smell?
I got some discount, custom "coco" style floor mats, to replace the boring stock ones that I couldn't seem to clean.
I was hoping that getting rid of the stained mats would help with the smell I've been getting, but no - must be something else. I've cleaned, and even checked the cabin air filter, but haven't gotten to the bottom of it. |
06-16-2017, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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When I searched about it, it turns out that a smelly A/C is common for BMWs.
I cleaned leaves from under the hood, checked the filter, sprayed a bit of Lysol.... no, the stink persisted. I even tried the trick of running the heater/hot air for a few min., which is one of the few things I read that sounded like it might work, short of trying to access the A/C. I ended up spraying some Lysol inside while running recirculating air, and that really helped. I've read that some people don't want to use that, because they think it's a bad chemical, so, well, I'll take my chances. |
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06-16-2017, 03:46 PM | #4 |
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What kind of smell? Does it smell when your AC is off?
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06-21-2017, 07:32 AM | #6 |
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Car has smelled good this week! I had given it a couple of Lysol treatments (just in the recirculating A/C vent), and did a general interior cleaning.
I don't normally use air fresheners, but got some stuff that also said it was an "odor reducer" too, so I figured what the heck. Back to enjoying getting into the car.... |
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