'87 740 A/C stink
James Sweet
season. After about 10 minutes there was an overpowering stench like old
milk, YUK! I assume there's bacteria growing in the drain pan, are there any
tricks to cleaning this out?
Reed
check here Re Frigi-Fresh
http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900FAQ/HeatingAirConditioning1.html
Mold Odor from A/C System
Michael Cerkowski
I'll attach my own treatment for this problem. At least it's
non-toxic...
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jg
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> Non-toxic A/C System Cleaner
>
> Mold, mildew and fungus growth in automotive A/C systems is a
> common problem, especially when the air intake control is
> regularly set to "recirculate" or "Max A/C". There are commercial
> cleaners available that can control the problem, but I have yet to
> locate one that isn't both moderately toxic and strong-smelling.
> Since I'm somewhat sensitive to noxious odors and to chemicals
> like ammonia, I have developed an easy to mix, non-toxic
> alternative that, for me at least, works as well as or better than the
> commercial products. In the interest of a less-toxic environment
> and as a public service, I am posting it.
>
> Materials Needed:
>
> Clean adjustable spray bottle, preferably 24oz or smaller.
>
> Cheap vodka
>
> Apple cider vinegar
>
> It is probably possible to use white wine vinegar, but I haven't
> tried it. Feel free to experiment, at your own risk. Mix the two
> ingredients in the bottle: three or four parts vodka to one part cider
> vinegar.
>
> Application:
>
> With the recirculate control set to "fresh", the ventilation fan on
> medium, all windows open ,and the engine and A/C running, spray
> generous amounts of the mixture into all of the outside air intakes.
> These intakes are usually located at the base of the windshield. If the
> system is already seriously moldy, wait a minute, set the air intake
> control to "recirculate" or "Max A/C", and spray the mixture into the
> air recirculate intake, usually located above the front passenger
> footwell, or sometimes behind the glovebox. Let the A/C and fan
> run for another minute or two, then switch off first the A/C, then
> the engine. The car will smell strongly of vinegar for an hour or
> two, but I find this to be both far preferable to the smell of the
> commercial cleaners and shorter-lived. Leave the windows open a
> little when finished, if possible.
> Like commercial cleaners, one application may not be enough,
> so I suggest weekly applications until the problem is gone, then
> preventative treatment once a month during warm weather.
>
>
> Precautions:
>
> This formula is non-toxic, but not completely harmless. Use
> common sense when applying it. That means not getting the spray
> in eyes, nose or open wounds, and not applying it with people or
> animals in the vehicle. Depending on the proportions (and again
> like some commercial products) the mixture may be flammable, so
> don't apply it while smoking or near any combustion source.
>
> As with the commercial cleaners, remove any residue from painted
> and/or plastic surfaces after application, as it may harm the finish.
>
> Finally, don't drive the vehicle until the vapor has dissipated; not
> only is there a slight potential for intoxication, there is also the
> possibility that this cleaner can produce a false positive on a police
> breath alcohol analyzer.
>
you know... it's almost worth owning a volvo for the newsgroup.
Bruce Burrus
the car smells or not! :^ )
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Arne C
"Bruce Burrus" <bkbu...@sbcglobal.net> skrev i meddelandet
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> and if this doesn't work, just drink the cheap Vodka and you won't care if
> the car smells or not! :^ )
Don´t drink and drive (cause you can´t see the road for yourbottle). :)
Arne C
James Sweet
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I pulled the fan and resistor out over the weekend and hosed the evaporator
down with lysol because I happened to have some on hand. If that doesn't
last I'll try the vodka trick, though I'm not sure what's worse, the rotten
milk stink or the cheap vodka stink.
Michael Cerkowski
The vodka is just to kill the live mold. You need the vinegar as well
for
any lasting protection. I used to use Lysol, but it's nasty stuff. The
canned
A/C spray is even worse, at least to my nose.
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Mike F
>
> The vodka is just to kill the live mold. You need the vinegar as well
> for
> any lasting protection. I used to use Lysol, but it's nasty stuff. The
> canned
> A/C spray is even worse, at least to my nose.
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>
> http://www.albany.net/~mjc1/index.html
The cheap vodka stink might be quite interesting if you get pulled over
and the cop sticks his head in the window...
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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.
Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
(But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
Deacon Eisenhart
growing on your coils instantly.
Deacon
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A good wipedown with laundry bleach is the ticket. Leave it on for about 1
hour and then wipe with moist rag. This kills bacteria too.
Also see why the pan collected water. Plugged drain?
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Michael Cerkowski
with the alcohol/vinegar mixture and save some lung tissue...
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John Robertson
of the same use you air con more often just a minute or two so the seals and
such stay supple
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