Sour smelling interior

[Dave Richardson]

Could someone could up with a reasonable suggestion to over come a sour smell which has developed in my car ?

I bought the W169 as a runaround & get to work car during the summer & it was fine without any interior odours, a few days ago I finished work in the early evening & found the windscreen to be covered in condensation.

Over the following few days a really sour smell became noticeable, I've checked the carpets & spare wheel well & they are both completely dry.

Today I've placed a dehumidifier in the car to draw out as much moisture as possible.

I'm now wondering about changing the pollen filter & air con bomb process.

Has anyone got any other thoughts Please.

David

 

[John]

Something else you could try is Dettol disinfectant spray into the air intakes like you would do the air con bomb.

 

[Mrhanky]

You need to locate the source of the water ingress. Sometimes the carpets can appear dry but the sound proofing material underneath can be soaked.

It's a real pita when this happens as the cause is not always very apparent.

 

[Mr slow]

Worth checking the door drain holes are clear and free to drain. I had a passenger door fill up on one car after the drain holes got bunged, produced an unpleasant Aroma.

 

[whitenemesis]

Check the windscreen scuttle drains are clear of fallen leaf debris etc.. any blockages can lead to water getting in via the cabin air intakes. Also check you a/c drain is clear.

As above you'll need to pull up the carpets and sound deadening to check for wetness

 

[Deleted member 113659]

I'm just wondering if a Moisture Meter (the 2 prong meters that surveyors use to check for damp in plastered walls) would help find any wet areas of carpet/trims/Roof lining etc.

It might just save you searching all over the place. I think you can buy a really basic one from DIY stores for £30-40 ish.

Good luck Dave. It's a pain when these things happen.

Ant.

 

[Dave Richardson]

Thanks Guys,
I took the pollen filter out & found it to be soaking wet & a drain hole blocked with yucky stuff, I've cleaned out the drain & purchased a new Mann filter from Eurocar parts which interestingly was cheaper from their E bay store than via the website with the 30% Halloween offer.
I 've left a dehumidifier going all day in the car & it collected a little moisture but
I will take up the carpets tomorrow & check

Finally I like the idea of Dettol Disinfectant spray rather than an air bomb, nice one JohnEboy

Dave

 

[John]

I can't remember who's idea it was but someone off here and credit to them for a great idea!

 

[Deleted member 113659]

I can't remember who's idea it was but someone off here and credit to them for a great idea!

I tend to use a bath bomb from Lush. :bannana:

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

I tend to use a bath bomb from Lush. :bannana:

Oh god Ant. My missus loves going there, I hate shopping and all the bright colours and busy people irritate me, but the smells in that shop really anger me lol

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Oh god Ant. My missus loves going there, I hate shopping and all the bright colours and busy people irritate me, but the smells in that shop really anger me lol

Haha, you're funny Ash.

I must be in touch with my feminine side eh? I love it in there. Nice smells, nice staff, and on the whole nice female customers. Just like Ann Summers!

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

Haha, you're funny Ash. I must be in touch with my feminine side eh? I love it in there. Nice smells, nice staff, and on the whole nice female customers. Just like Ann Summers!

Last time I went in there was to buy a gift set of bombs for my sons mother, was with my mate and he ended up buying the shop... for himself!

He lost respect that day

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Goooooooooo on Ash. Give it a try. Lush bath bomb, a few candles and a babycham.

((Sorry to Dave for the thread hijack)

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

Goooooooooo on Ash. Give it a try. Lush bath bomb, a few candles and a babycham. ((Sorry to Dave for the thread hijack)

I have been very tempted but never have time for a bath! (Yes I shower before people say ewwww!)

 

[Mrhanky]

I have been very tempted but never have time for a bath! (Yes I shower before people say ewwww!)

I was tempted many years ago and regretted it. Let's just say I was allergic to something in the bath bomb which effected regions down below.

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

I was tempted many years ago and regretted it. Let's just say I was allergic to something in the bath bomb which effected regions down below.

Funny you should say that, after spending £40 on bombs on that occasion for the sons mothers Xmas present, turned out she's allergic to them also!

Gave them to the missus instead, winner winner chicken dinner

 

[Deleted member 113659]

I was tempted many years ago and regretted it. Let's just say I was allergic to something in the bath bomb which effected regions down below.

You do know you're not meant to sit on them don't you?

 

[moonloops]

Also change cabin filter if it has one.

 

[Dave Richardson]

Thanks guys, Bath bombs sounds to be an interesting topic.

D

 

[Spin_bowler]

As it's a run-about; if the smell lingers, cover the interior liberally with bicarbonate of soda when parked up (steering clear of the dashboard and other switches) and vacuum it up a day later. I got told to do this when I had an old car which smelled heavily of dog and it worked a treat.