Understanding that the problems of "stinky smells" in the HVAC can be mitigated by manually running fans, and being vigilant about keeping moisture from collecting in the coils…
Ideally I would like to find out if the vehicle , Unaided by the user taking "extra" precautions, if it is handling the perceived issue by itself more often than not or giving anyone trouble in this climactic area? And to what extent if it can even be ascertained...
How common is this problem with the level of humidity and atmospheric conditions that are typical here, and more specifically on the west side of the Cascades not in the rain shadow, as I assume higher humidity might be part of the issue people report with these?
Anyone that predominantly parks their vehicle outside in the weather, and frequently makes trips to the coast and to the mountains in the winter (presumably introducing more moisture into the cabin for the condenser and HVAC system to deal with) have any feedback or experiences they could share?
Specifically interested in the Model 3 and I assume the Model Y might be reasonably similar to the Model 3 HVAC system. Read it happens on S/X also... but I think far less than on the Y and specifically the 3, which I have read many Many threads complaining about perpetual stinky HVAC smells that continually return even after repeated cleanings of the coils and multiple replaced filters.
Is that issue overstated on the Model 3? And if not, how much of an issue is it in the PNW/Portland Oregon specifically?
How difficult is the HVAC smell problem to Completely Prohibit given the conditions detailed above?
Ideally I would like to find out if the vehicle , Unaided by the user taking "extra" precautions, if it is handling the perceived issue by itself more often than not or giving anyone trouble in this climactic area? And to what extent if it can even be ascertained...
How common is this problem with the level of humidity and atmospheric conditions that are typical here, and more specifically on the west side of the Cascades not in the rain shadow, as I assume higher humidity might be part of the issue people report with these?
Anyone that predominantly parks their vehicle outside in the weather, and frequently makes trips to the coast and to the mountains in the winter (presumably introducing more moisture into the cabin for the condenser and HVAC system to deal with) have any feedback or experiences they could share?
Specifically interested in the Model 3 and I assume the Model Y might be reasonably similar to the Model 3 HVAC system. Read it happens on S/X also... but I think far less than on the Y and specifically the 3, which I have read many Many threads complaining about perpetual stinky HVAC smells that continually return even after repeated cleanings of the coils and multiple replaced filters.
Is that issue overstated on the Model 3? And if not, how much of an issue is it in the PNW/Portland Oregon specifically?
How difficult is the HVAC smell problem to Completely Prohibit given the conditions detailed above?