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AC odor removal and cleaning

Discussion in 'Model 3: Interior & Exterior' started by Lanzer, Jun 8, 2019.

  1. robl45

    robl45 Member

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    Mine smells like magic marker, is that what you guys are smelling? My 2011 AMG E63 did the same thing before this car, goes away after a minute or two. A bit annoying, but in the Mercedes Forum it was deemed normal. Its certainly doesn't bother me except for the first minute or so, its more annoying to hear the kids complain that it smells than anything else.
     
  2. MarsOrBust

    MarsOrBust Member

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    Nope, mind smells like a wet dirty sock. Musty and yes it does go away after a bit but totally gross smell.
    This can not be normal. There is a reason for this and hoping the 2021 has addressed it.
     
  3. andrewsjra

    andrewsjra Member

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    It was a sour milk smell for me. Glad it’s gone. Even when the A/C wasn’t on I smelled it
     
  4. Vintre

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    I replaced the filters and did the kool it service. Smell went away.

    Now that Winter is here in Southern Ontario and I need heat, the stink is back.

    So dissappointing.

    Vin
     
  5. KayZee

    KayZee Member

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    What spray should I use and what instructions are there on the internet? I bought the filters but I wasn’t sure about what cleaner is used.
     
  6. brkaus

    brkaus Well-Known Member

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    First post in this thread...
     
  7. XLR82XS

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    As posted previously, DO NOT use recirc.
     

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