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The best way to prevent that smell is to run the fan high with high heat for about 2 minutes with outside air after you turn off the AC, and leave the doors open for 10-20 minutes in your garage.
Why would this be an user error? If it was designed properly, nothing would need to be done besides changing the cabin filters. And the car would not stink. Are you really expecting an ordinary joe who doesn’t go on forums to do all those?User error. If you do what i do to prevent smell, you will never have to deal with the stink.
I hate those frozen door handles! Am revamping the open structure where I park my car (vulnerable to blowing snow) to hopefully prevent it.(like the frozen door handles)
Tbh, at that price it is probably worth diy. It isn't particularly hard. I feel like I could do it very quickly a second time.Same thing is happening to mine. Booked a service appointment with a cost estimate of $156.55.
Not “so many” at all. Very limited numbers.I am scheduled for delivery of a new Y LR in a couple of weeks. I have read how so many Y and 3 owners have experienced the smelly AC problem. Some have it worse than others, and some have seemingly fixed it (everyone has a different fix). One thing that hasn’t been clear to me is whether this is still occurring with newer 2022 models. Any experiences from those who have had a new Y delivered in the last few months? Thanks!
I thought it was a widespread problem, since I have seen so many posts and YouTube videos about it. Perhaps a bad conclusion. Maybe it is simply a case of bias which is common in these types of forums - more people posting about problems than those who post that everything is fine?Not “so many” at all. Very limited numbers.
Over time Tesla has made several changes to the cabin air filtration system and the way the HVAC operates. These changes may have reduced but not eliminated the odor problem.I am scheduled for delivery of a new Y LR in a couple of weeks. I have read how so many Y and 3 owners have experienced the smelly AC problem. Some have it worse than others, and some have seemingly fixed it (everyone has a different fix). One thing that hasn’t been clear to me is whether this is still occurring with newer 2022 models. Any experiences from those who have had a new Y delivered in the last few months? Thanks!
Update per my previous concerns about HVAC smell: I’ve had my 2022 Y LR a little over a year, and it now has the smell. and it’s getting pretty bad. I always run the HVAC in auto mode. I found that running the HVAC five minutes before entering the car each time would generally clear the smell out. But now most days there is a bit of the smell all the time, not just at start up. Sometimes it is a vinegary smell, sometimes it is more like dirty socks, and sometimes it is more like a wet latex paint smell. Perhaps it depends on the conditions which population of bacteria is flourishing on any given day. Never had a smell problem with any other car (and I’ve had quite a few). I guess I’ll need to change the filters and use one of those disinfectant foam sprays, although I’ve heard this usually only fixes it for a couple months. is There any recent new wisdom on how to handle?Thank you @jcanoe that is a very helpful summary. Sounds like things have improved and it is manageable.
Change filters with the OEM ones and clean the area with the foam spray..Update per my previous concerns about HVAC smell: I’ve had my 2022 Y LR a little over a year, and it now has the smell. and it’s getting pretty bad. I always run the HVAC in auto mode. I found that running the HVAC five minutes before entering the car each time would generally clear the smell out. But now most days there is a bit of the smell all the time, not just at start up. Sometimes it is a vinegary smell, sometimes it is more like dirty socks, and sometimes it is more like a wet latex paint smell. Perhaps it depends on the conditions which population of bacteria is flourishing on any given day. Never had a smell problem with any other car (and I’ve had quite a few). I guess I’ll need to change the filters and use one of those disinfectant foam sprays, although I’ve heard this usually only fixes it for a couple months. is There any recent new wisdom on how to handle?
If you spend significant time in your vehicle or regularly carry passengers and/or pets perhaps the interior of the Tesla vehicle needs a thorough cleaning. Carpeted floor mats trap dirt, those should be removed and washed separately. Vacuum out the inside of the vehicle and wipe down the interior. A two year interval for replacing the cabin air filters may be too long and may need to be performed more frequently. If your Tesla Model Y has the HEPA filter at the air intake location underneath the frunk cover this filter should be examined, may also need to be replaced.Update per my previous concerns about HVAC smell: I’ve had my 2022 Y LR a little over a year, and it now has the smell. and it’s getting pretty bad. I always run the HVAC in auto mode. I found that running the HVAC five minutes before entering the car each time would generally clear the smell out. But now most days there is a bit of the smell all the time, not just at start up. Sometimes it is a vinegary smell, sometimes it is more like dirty socks, and sometimes it is more like a wet latex paint smell. Perhaps it depends on the conditions which population of bacteria is flourishing on any given day. Never had a smell problem with any other car (and I’ve had quite a few). I guess I’ll need to change the filters and use one of those disinfectant foam sprays, although I’ve heard this usually only fixes it for a couple months. is There any recent new wisdom on how to handle?
No, it's most likely the filter. The way you described it earlier (vinegary, dirty sox, painty) are exactly the sort of smells you get when it needs to be changed. Have mobiles service do it or do it yourself and it will be gone.Thanks, all. Good advice. I’m starting to suspect a refrigerant leak. While my AC works fine, I’ve read that a paint smell might indicate a leak. Perhaps there could be a leak small enough to not noticeably affect AC but still be detectable by smell.
Not really. I did the test without the filter and you still get the smell. It’s from the air ducts and it gets worse with the recirculate on (again without the filler).No, it's most likely the filter. The way you described it earlier (vinegary, dirty sox, painty) are exactly the sort of smells you get when it needs to be changed. Have mobiles service do it or do it yourself and it will be gone.