Re: smelly a/c vents

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

When I use my windshield washer fluid, my vents blow the stench into
the cabin of my car.  It smells exactly what it is - Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid...  *yuck*.

But I guess this isn't exactly your problem since you probably are not
using the wipers when you turn on your a/c.

Did you try turning on the "recirculate" button before you turn on the
fan?  You can at least determine if the stench is actually in your vents
or maybe you have some spilled fluid somewhere near the outside vents.

Just a thought,

-Chuck Simpson...



MRobT@aol.com wrote:

> hey guys-
> This is kinda' an odd question, but I've noticed that when ever I turn the a/c
> on in my 97 glx, there is a strange smell in the car for the first few
> seconds.  The smell is worse when I don't have the a/c on; when I have the fan
> on without a/c.  It is kind of a sweet smell, it kind of smells like engine
> coolant, but I don't know what it is...
>
> Has anyone else noticed this?  Does it have something to do with the cfc free
> a/c or is it something I should worry about?  If there is a problem, I'd like
> to get it taken care of before the warantee period ends.  TIA
>
> ROB
> '97 GLX
> met. green/beige leather
> DEI keyless entry
> Pioneer/JBL/Infinity/Hifonix/Phoenix Gold sound system