israndy
Supercharger Hunter
I wonder if anyone has SEEN this "fan comes on after getting out of the car" trick. If not it's either just a rumor and not something real, or someone needs to do a YouTube video
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I always ensure climate is set to fresh air mode and have never experienced mildew/foul smell. Forget recycling the cabin air.Speaking from past experiences with other cars, when the AC is used in recirculate mode, the smell you are describing is common. Try this... after you have completed a drive, deactivate the recirculate mode (put in in fresh mode) while the car is parked. It may take several times for it to eventually clear up. This allows the fresh air valve to be open to the outside air vs, being closed off to only the interior, cabin air.
I try to use fresh air mode when possible while driving to help reduce the occurrences of this happening, depending on the outside air temp, and other factors.
I always ensure climate is set to fresh air mode and have never experienced mildew/foul smell. Forget recycling the cabin air.
I had hoped the software fix would help, but despite me doing my cleanse in February, I basically never ran the A/C until maybe June. I also turn the AC off and recirc off before I park the car (most times). It really is a shame they can't solve this, all of my previous cars which are many have never had this issue. I mean a 12 year old car, maybe, but I've never had a car <6 years old ever have A/C funk smells. That said, if I have to do filters and evap clean it 1-2 times per year, I can live with that. It's less hassle than an annual service as I can do it in 15-20 minutes for $30 in parts/supplies.
I totally agree with you on the cleaning twice a year. Shouldn't be a big deal on a car that you never have to bother with oil changes, Right? Except... when you live 80 minutes from the nearest service center, they won't do this as a mobile service, appointments are 3-4 weeks in advance, the appointment is a multi-day service (according to the local center), and they won't coordinate a 'possible' loaner until you are at your appointment... Gotta learn how to do this myself ...
Tesla quoted me about $200 to replace the filter. I rather replace filter by myself. Who has the best DIY instruction on repalcing model 3 filters?
The owners manualTesla quoted me about $200 to replace the filter. I rather replace filter by myself. Who has the best DIY instruction on repalcing model 3 filters?
Is does during summer months when ambient temperature is over 90F. If I pre-cool the cabin for a couple minutes if parked outside all day (ex. at the office) recirc is disabled when I enter the car.Is it just me or does the automatic setting always revert to recirculate? I have to frequently shut off the recirculate option- would be nice to have a preference option on that.
Tesla quoted me about $200 to replace the filter. I rather replace filter by myself. Who has the best DIY instruction on repalcing model 3 filters?
Tesla quoted me about $200 to replace the filter. I rather replace filter by myself. Who has the best DIY instruction on repalcing model 3 filters?
Tesla: Do It Yourself - Model 3 Replace Air FilterThe owners manual