bbernardon

I will try some of these methods, thanks. What blitz filter was referred to and where can I get it if needed?

thanks bob

Hameed

Here's the Blitz one http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1892 and here's the OEM one http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=722

bbernardon

Thanks bro I'll check them out

nyczdave

Hey hameed.. i did what you told me about the heat in the car last time..
and it was good for a couple of days..
but recently when i turned the AC on.. the air stinks again..
do you have any other suggestions that i can try?

Hameed

The rest of your HVAC system other than the AC filter would have been cleared out now. I would suggest you now change your AC filter as that is the only thing left that could be causing this problem.

iDunno2k3

Is it bad to run the car with A/C on and temperature on 85? Because sometimes in the winter, I turn on the climate control and the A/C always turns on when i want to heat the car and the temperature is on 85. Having the A/C run during the winter time is bad right?

Hameed

No, that is actually good for the A/C to come on now and then simply so that the compressor gets lubricated and does not sieze up from not being used for those 4 -5 months of winter.

gserep1

In California we run our A/C compressors year-round, so we don't have periods of inactivity. The compressor runs nearly everyday to smooth out the idle..

kamnan

Not sure if this would help but I had this prob. before in my old 94 Accord. Get the car checked at the garage and the A/C part (not exactly sure what's it called) was loaded with rat poo, dead bugs & dead cockroaches... The shope clean them out and the smell was gone.. things like this can get in the car when you left the car parked at night..

nyczdave

Okay I changed the cabin filter, but there is still a faint smell that comes out. It def got a lot better. But i guess im very nit picky and would like it not to stink as well.

anything else i can change or do?

nyczdave

oh yeh damn.. do u know if i would be able to clean this part out myself?
does anyone know what part kamnan is talking about?

Vic Nyce

iTrader: (2)

to add to Hameed's reply, using the AC in conjunction with heat will also help to dry the air and reduce humidity. next time its cold and wet out, notice how much faster the windows defog with the AC on as compared to off.

nyczdave. try a fabric softener dryer sheet on top of your cabin filter. or a glade plug ins refill wedged in the filter. have you tried spraying lysol into the air intake and exhaust ducts? the can says it kills 99.99% of germs, bacteria, and mildew if im not mistaken.