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• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  . • Institute of Vehicle Air Conditioning www.instvac.co.uk (some information out of date •  Autoair   Gary Soames of Autoair, independent Air Con Consultant comes
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  Banish the bugs with Autoglym's new air con sanitizer 11 Jul 2010 (News)
  of motorists will be using their air-conditioning system for the first time since last summer," comments Paul Caller, Autoglym's CEO. "If motorists smell that unpleasant stale air-con malodour, they could be inhaling some nasty threats to their health. Our new Air-Con Sanitizer provides
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  Smelly air con 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently the air con seems to have a stale water smell. I noted that you addressed this type of problem - what do I do?
• BMW 320d air con - diesel smell 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  through a major smell of diesel when sitting at a junction (ie no air flowing through car) The garage mentioned some kind of air con service they can do for £30 which will 'clean' the system - any ideas what this may be and whether it will address the diesel smell coming through. Also; is this discharge
• Recommendations for a used car without air con sme 31 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I was reading an Honest John answer to a query about air con smell; he said that some cars are worse than others. I have only owned two cars: 1, A 2000 reg Polo. 2, A 2007 used Prius. The former had no air con and thus gave me no such smell for 10 years of use. However I bought the Prius
• Audi A1 - Petrol smell coming through air con 19 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Hi there, Audi a1 issue for 3 months now, full service been done, fuel filter replaced and fuel cap replaced. Air con sensor replaced, car checker over 5 times for any leaks, nothing showing on computer. Any ideas what could be causing this, fuel smell only comes through when stationary or low
• Air con 3 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I've looked through the FAQ section of the site but would appreciate any additional advice. When I switch my air con on a get a damp smell which eventually clears. Also if I switch it off while travelling, it tends to steam up the front windscreen and the air gets a warm a damp smell which takes
• Air con smelling like damp washing 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Somewhere I recall reading about a cure for this. Did it involve ammonia in a bowl in the car with the system running? Killing the bacteria? Advice please...
• V/hall Astra Air Con 1 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Ladies and Gentlemen, I have had a 1999 Vhall Astra 1.8 CDX for about ten months and i am getting a musty smell from my Air Con. If I switch between the two I get the smell for a bit but it clears in five or ten minutes. I have thought it may be the pollen filter. Would be grateful if anyone could
• 98 Mondeo air-con smell. 22 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  My 1998 v6 Mondeo has developed a nasty smell when switched on (not all the time though). The nearest thing i can describe what it is like is a burning clutch or binding brakes. It's still getting as cold as it should be so it's working ok ,also i've had a good sniff under the bonnet and can't
• vw sharan - air con 20 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  the air con was working on my 99 diesel sharan. the problem started when there was a strong electrical burning smell. this blew the fuse and stopped the air con. i replaced the fuse but no air con.  is this problem the electro coupler???  if so can you buy the part
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  How can I remove the stale smoke smell from my car? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a three year old Volkswagen Passat CC; however, the car interior smells of stale smoke. The dealer says they will get rid of any...
• air con care 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  My 3 year old Shogun 3.2 DiD has developed a musty smell from the heating/air con. How do I cure this? and can you prevent it? I leave the climate on auto, is this best? Thanks in advance.
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 99 1.9 air con pump 31 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  last year i had my air con serviced by vw and it worked fine. in august we had the air con blowing then suddenly there was a electric burning smell and the air con stopped working and blew the fuse. i put a new fuse in and turned on the air con which blew it straight away. the question is has my
• Air Con in general 20 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The ventilation on my Mondeo stinks. When the air con is running it is fine but when you switch it off the car smells musty and like sweaty socks. I've read in various places that dealers can spray some freshener down the vents to kill the bacteria but can you buy this spray at Halfords etc
• Air-Con Stinks - Vectra-C 19 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I own a 2004 Vectra Sri.I am the 2nd owner.When I use the air-con and then turn it off,after a while there is a "stale" smell.It smells like sweaty socks (I imagine).The dealer told me they drained and recharged the system, but it's much the same.How do I get rid of this??
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  My Fiesta smells like damp soap 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have Ford Fiesta Ghia 1600 auto. With the air con on or off, I am getting a dampish slightly soapy smell. Are you able to advise what the problem might...
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  Why does my car's air con smell so bad? 11 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a good way of getting rid of the "wet dog/smelly socks" odour which comes from the air conditioning when it is first switched on? It seems to...
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  Burning smell in a CR-V 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Exhaust/ burning smell inside cabin when stopped after driving. Car is a CR-V, done 70,000 miles and is regularly serviced. Has happened over the last...
• Mini Cooper S a/con pong 26 May 2004 (Forum)
  When I have the air con switched on there is a funny smell coming out, a bit pongy. Think I readu somewhere about bacteria that breeds in a/con systems? Or could the pollen filter be blocked? Any ideas/suggestions welcome. Thanks, Gary