Air con smell

[evdok]

Just bought this from my local garage for £8, hopefully it will get rid of the damp smell from the heater, tried a few other makes but after week or two it reeked again, I've read good reports about this one so will test it later and report back in due coarse.

WURTH - Super Quick Fresh - 150ml £7.41 Oil, Lubrication, Fluids & Liquid Additives WURTH - Sealants, Additives & Accessories

 

[Stratman]

If the A/C drains are blocked you're only masking the symptoms. The real cure is to get underneath and unblock the drain tube(s).

 

[evdok]

i don't think its the tubes, its just the normal smell that you get caused by damp pipe work & bacteria.

 

[markjay]

Get the cabin filter replaced, and then run the heather on full-heat / full-blower for a while.

This seems to work better for me than the various aircon spray cans that I tired so far - the spray cans really only mask the problem with strong scent, and the dump smell comes back after a couple of weeks.

 

[Andrew1068]

I ve had the same problem too and I thought it might come from the battery ? but having read this I shall try and locate the drain pipes!
Thanks for the advice.

 

[pigSTi]

I have had this rancid stink on my first Merc and second Merc (also my current). Never had it once on my last four Scoobies - disappointing really. Not even the two ****ty decrepit 12 year old Fords that I have had suffered from this...

 

[John]

Hmm, mine is the first car I've had with stinky AC.

My inde chucked in an 'air con bomb' and it has been fine ever since.

 

[pigSTi]

I tried the air con cleaner you can get in Halfords (forgot what it's called) on both the mercs, lasted a few weeks then stank again. It's very embarrassing too.

 

[donubenz]

Some MB dealers are doing a spring special for £50
Mercedes-Benz UK - Servicing - Spring Offers
Don

 

[npuk]

That offer is just for a check. MB charge a ridiculous amount for re-charge and system clean.

The ones you get a long tube with so you can get to hidden parts are better. As advised above change pollen filter too after cleaning the system.

 

[developer]

This was the source of my smell - it's worth a look.

W211 E320 CDI windscreen drain - my fix - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

 

[pigSTi]

This was the source of my smell - it's worth a look.

W211 E320 CDI windscreen drain - my fix - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

Thanks, I'll check this out at the weekend.

 

[donubenz]

Read the small print
"Air Conditioning Service includes, check operation of system, visual inspection of system hoses, belts, condenser, compressor, fan, check operation of internal system controls, re-gas of system with oil (providing there are no evident leaks, if a leak is detected we will call you to discuss repair options)."