Mildew Smell when AC first starts
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Mildew Smell when AC first starts
How do you get rid of that initial mildew smell... I can only imagine get the AC serviced or is it more to it.
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Mold or mildew in the evaporator causes the smell. You can buy a kit from Toyota to pump chemicals up into the system or spray 70% rubbing alcohol down the cowl vent. The alcohol method works well. I have a thread on here how to do it. I will see if I can find it.
Here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-c-system.html
Here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-c-system.html
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do the alcohol thing from Lavrishevo thread and make sure is draining on both sides. maybe the filter with charcoal for odors. leave out floor mats if carpet isn't dry. move to Texas
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Mold or mildew in the evaporator causes the smell. You can buy a kit from Toyota to pump chemicals up into the system or spray 70% rubbing alcohol down the cowl vent. The alcohol method works well. I have a thread on here how to do it. I will see if I can find it.
Here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-c-system.html
Here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-c-system.html
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... I'd move to Texas for many, many reasons, but this is not one of them. Based on the various postings in a few threads on this subject, it appears that those in the drier / hotter climates have the musty, mildew smell more than others in wetter, colder climes. Small sample size, unscientific survey, of course. I've never had to clean / refresh the air intake system on any of my LS's. Rain (and more frequent car washes) floods and rinses the evaporator system.
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In the trunk. A black plastic piece covers it. It's mounted against the back seat passenger side. Good to change them especially, the front but your smell is not coming from the filters. The 70% rubbing alcohol method works great.
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The Ultra Luxury model only has the rear filter. The Base, Modern Luxury and Custom Luxury models do not. How do you know if you have the Ultra Luxury model? There are radio and temperature (A/C) controls in the rear seat armrest, among others.
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