In the past couple of days, I've noticed that the AC produces a funky mildew(ish) smell as if there was stagnate water somewhere in my car...but it come from the AC.

I've taken great care of the car and have really babied it since I purchased at the end of May.

Any suggestions or advise? Is it me or do I need to get it looked at?

TIA

 

I have the same problem and the replies I got on here suggested turning off the AC and blowing fresh air throught the system for a minute or two before garaging the car. I still have the problem though, I think my cabin filter may be going south. I'll probably have it looked at by the dealer sometime.

 

How many miles have you got? Sounds like the cabin filter-- my AC is on 24/7 when I'm driving... My old SHO had the exact same problem if I hadn't used the AC in a while, but 'flushing' the system with vented air for about 5 minutes usually fixed it. Does this problem happen only on startup and go away as you drive, or is it constant? Every time? Best of luck with it; it's still summer, too, so open those window!

G

2003.5 Black w/ Willow G35
Premium / Sport / Aero / Winter / Navi / Tint

 

I've had the car for since August 2002, and have 19xxx miles on it. I just started getting the stinking AC problem about 6 weeks ago. I'll probably take the glove box off and have a peek at the cabin filter this weekend. I will let you guys know what I find out.

 

It also helps to crank the 'HEAT' when you vent the system out. The smell will go away after a few min. ... provided you haven't fried ur face in the process. LOL!


THX723

 

anybody find a definite solution to this problem yet? my car is only 3 months old, and ive had some variations of this problem for awhile. sometimes, when i use my AC, it smells. sometimes, when i switch to outside air, it smells. WHATS going on!!!

has anyone found out where that pan is that lets the AC water out yet? its embarassing to have a smelly car when you go out with a girl. darn it
!

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

I have had this smell problem with both my SHO and my old eclipse. The filters get moist from outside damp air and start growing new strains of penicilin. you could spraya bunch of lysol or Febreeze by the intake vent (usually locate near the bottom of the front windshield) or buy a new filter.

Jim
'03 Sedan
Brilliant Silver/Graphite
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio

 

That's exactly what the dealer told me to do. He said it was mildew on the condenser and that running some Lysol through the system would eliminate it. Once it's gone, make sure your AC is in the Fresh Air mode before you turn off your car (they said this insures you get proper ventilation to that area).

'03 AT Sedan | Brilliant Silver | Willow Leather | Sport | Premium | Aerokit w/Spoiler | Nav

 

ill try that. thanks guys,

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit