Foul smell in AC vents. Should I have the dealership replace the AC Condenser?
04-23-09, 07:03 AM
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I don't believe it to be Lexus problem but one that affects all new vehicles with AC. I've noticed the "gym sock" smell in every new car that came w/ the new refridgerant AC systems. For whatever reason the new AC systems have this problem. Every newer car I have purchased, rented, or borrowed had this problem with one exception, my 02 Volvo S60. It's obviously a problem w/o a solution.
I live in Colorado where it is extremely dry year round. We get very little moisture. Meaning any condensation left should evaporat into the ambient air as the air is extremely dry. I only notice the smell when I go from no AC to using AC and it only lasts a few minutes.
I live in Colorado where it is extremely dry year round. We get very little moisture. Meaning any condensation left should evaporat into the ambient air as the air is extremely dry. I only notice the smell when I go from no AC to using AC and it only lasts a few minutes.
04-23-09, 07:12 AM
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This might work for other Lexus models, but the GS, and IS, both, don't use a drain hose. They use a "flapper" drain with no hose attached. It's located just above the transmission in the floor. I'm sure your system would still work but don't look for a drain hose because there isn't one.
Here's a PDF TSB of what it looks like.
Here's a PDF TSB of what it looks like.
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04-23-09, 11:08 AM
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This might work for other Lexus models, but the GS, and IS, both, don't use a drain hose. They use a "flapper" drain with no hose attached. It's located just above the transmission in the floor. I'm sure your system would still work but don't look for a drain hose because there isn't one.
Here's a PDF TSB of what it looks like.
Here's a PDF TSB of what it looks like.
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