teefbee

When I switch between air conditioning and regular airflow, and visa versa, the air smells like stinky garbage. My local Lexus dealer suggested turning off the AC before I got to my destination. Lame, that didn't work. Any suggestions? Do I need to replace something to get rid of some mold?

Swishh

Have you replaced your cabin filter yet? Last year I started to get a stinky b.o. odor in mine when I would first turn on the AC. I realized that I hadnt changed the filter in a couple of years so I put in a new one. The smell was gone right away!

Harold57

I agree. Replace the cabin air filter first. They really do make a difference.

SCRXOwner

Lexus replaced my cabin filter and sprayed something else in the vents at the same time.

Fresh as a daisy now.

mandyfig

New filter will normally get rid of the smell. not all filters are created equal. In fact the Toyota one got stinky very quick and I had to replace it with the old one.

cadzilla88

I got a carbonized cabin air filter on ebay for about $14. No more stinky air. Simple to replace

teefbee

How does one change the air filter, or where can I go to find out how to do it?

mrblister

The how to do it is in the owners manual> Very simple to do.

99rx

iTrader: (6)

Change the cabin air filter, and while it's out, spray some Lysol in there to kill any bacteria.

cadzilla88

It is behind the glove box. Remove the glove box. Remove the air filter plastic cover, remove the air filter. Vacuum out any leaves of dirt. Spray in some Lysol (as state above, good idea) insert new filter. Reinstall plastic cover. Reinstall glove box. Done in 5-10 minutes.