Whenever we turn on the air vents in the car there is a very distinct smell, it's kindof like a stale pee smell. I've tried using one of the air fresheners that you stick on the vent but it's not getting rid of it.
Any suggestions as to what would cause this smell and how I can get rid of it? The car is only 8 months old and the smell has been there for several months. The rest of the car is clean and doesn't smell.
The smell is rotting algae! Sort of mossy stuff. It is probably that it is not letting all the water go down the drain (from condensation)... If it is still in warranty, take it to the dealer, and have him check drains from a/c-heater "box". If you can't get it done for nothing, get underneath and check to see that there isn't trash or they aren't stuck together so water can't run out! During hot weather you should be able to see water dribbling out under car near firewall - from near center (if 2 drains) and most cars have only one, - which would then be somewhere close to center of passengers feet area, Still near forewall ! If you haven't ever seen any water dripping there, then they are certianly plugged,- becacuse coolling air makes moisture come out in liquid form (water)!
Now about the smell! Getting the water out will help, because without water the algae will die and dry up, - eventeually going out the drain! Go to your local airport and buy a "can of OZIUM", -- this is what is used to get "puke smell" out of airplanes. Most FBOs (where the small planes go) carry this in their sales counter! There are several other brands, - but I can't tell you the names, -- but the operator will know what you are talking about and tell you where to get it - if he doesn't have it! Spray this in the "inlet area" of heater usually located under the hood or at least near the windshield-you will be able to hear the bolwer "sucking in air" with vent setting (or outside air setting)- if you don't know where to look (this is outsidfe the car of course)! This will pull the stuff into the heater "plenum" area wher the algae is, --and kill ,-and deodorize it! You might have to do this for a couple days or more if smell persists!
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