My truck stinks
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From: St. Louis, MO
My truck stinks
Has anyone had any problems with mold or mildew(I am guessing) growing in the ventilation system.
I noticed the smell after I left my truck setting for in the garage for a week. Got back from vacation, started to work and just about puked. It's not as bad now, but I have not been running the A/C as much either.
Thanks
I noticed the smell after I left my truck setting for in the garage for a week. Got back from vacation, started to work and just about puked. It's not as bad now, but I have not been running the A/C as much either.
Thanks
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I have had similar experiences with my F150 and several other makes of cars/trucks... Sometimes the ventilation just stinks!! It seems to be especially bad when the A/C is running (it usually turns on with the heat) I have seen ads in the paper for shops that recharge your A/C to also "deodorize" it.... Maybe that is related.... I have not noticed a relationship between time sitting and more smell.... but I honestly can't remember the last time I let my truck sit for more than a day... so you may be on to something... I don't think your problem is out of the ordinary.... sometimes the smell is really strong for brief periods... good luck!!
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From: Central California
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Make sure you don't run the AC in "Max AC" all the time. This position recirculates the interior air and will cause moisture to build-up in the ducts. Use "Max AC" for initial cooldown then swith over to the "AC" setting. Regular "AC" blends in outside air that will dry out your ducts.
If you need to cleanse the ducts, spray some Lysol into the air intake located near the passenger side windshield wiper. If you turn on the fan to full you can tell where the intake is when standing near the passenger mirror and listening for the sound of air movement. I learned this trick while working a police officer...those patrol cars would get real stinky because other officers would run the AC in max all the time.
Make sure you don't run the AC in "Max AC" all the time. This position recirculates the interior air and will cause moisture to build-up in the ducts. Use "Max AC" for initial cooldown then swith over to the "AC" setting. Regular "AC" blends in outside air that will dry out your ducts.
If you need to cleanse the ducts, spray some Lysol into the air intake located near the passenger side windshield wiper. If you turn on the fan to full you can tell where the intake is when standing near the passenger mirror and listening for the sound of air movement. I learned this trick while working a police officer...those patrol cars would get real stinky because other officers would run the AC in max all the time.
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I guess this happens more often than you think, the Haynes manual has a section on it.
They advise you to use a disinfectant like Ozium for the job. They sell it at auto parts stores and it usually has a long tube like WD40.
Disconnect the electrical connection at the compressor to keep it from running. Run the truck with the settings at MAX AC and the HEAT on full blast for 10 minutes. This is supposed to dry out the system. Remove the blower motor resistor from the blower housing(lower right dash) and shoot the disinfectant in according to manufacter label. In the future check that the evaporator housing drain tube is not plugged.
As for other smells in your truck, stop having people pull your finger when the window is rolled up.
They advise you to use a disinfectant like Ozium for the job. They sell it at auto parts stores and it usually has a long tube like WD40.
Disconnect the electrical connection at the compressor to keep it from running. Run the truck with the settings at MAX AC and the HEAT on full blast for 10 minutes. This is supposed to dry out the system. Remove the blower motor resistor from the blower housing(lower right dash) and shoot the disinfectant in according to manufacter label. In the future check that the evaporator housing drain tube is not plugged.
As for other smells in your truck, stop having people pull your finger when the window is rolled up.