Funky smell from A/C - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

CLK320MIA · #1 07-10-2005, 11:32 PM

When I first turn the A/C on I get this funky smell. Kind of like a rotten old rag, but not as bad. Any suggestions? I thought it might have been the cabin filter, but nope. Any ideas fellas? It's a 98 CLK 320 by the way.

#2 07-11-2005, 09:07 AM

There is probably fungus growing on the evaporator. There is a special spray you can get from the auto a/c suppliers such as www.ackits.com or www.acsource.com. I have just used lysol in the past with some success.

Good luck,

bonita · #3 07-11-2005, 10:21 AM

also, check your cabin filter

CLK320MIA · #4 07-11-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryBible

There is probably fungus growing on the evaporator. There is a special spray you can get from the auto a/c suppliers such as www.ackits.com or www.acsource.com. I have just used lysol in the past with some success.

Good luck,

So how would I go about spraying this on the evaporator itself? Take apart the dash? From under the car?

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