Smell coming from A/C & Heat - My Beetle stinks!

[Pseudotropheus]

Really? Thats interesting.

Its good to use the A/C every once in awhile. It keeps the grommets/seals lubricated with PAG Oil, so they dont erode.

I'll have to look at the procedure again for the in cabin air filter. It looked like a bitch to fix.

Maybe I confused myself.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Curby is now eight years old and as of a few weeks ago, there's an awful smell coming from the heat / A/C and I can't seem to get rid of it. Mechanic replaced the cabin air filter and blew something into the vents, but the smell remains. It's a very musty, mold-like smell. It reeks. Also seems to have picked up my last air-freshener, too. So, it's musty-smelling air-freshener. LOL

Smell is only apparent when heat/air is on.

I've read about this stuff: Buy Frigi-Clean® and Frigi-Fresh® | BG Frigi-Clean® and Frigi-Fresh® AC products | Frigi-Clean® and Frigi-Fresh® But don't know if I can drill a hole in whatever I need to drill a hole in.

I need help! I'm about ready to chuck Curby in the river! He STINKS! Any advice? Anyone rid their car of this smell?

Check the air conditioning condensation drain it is also common on NB's for clogging up and not letting the water drain from the condenser.On the botom of the firewall..will be a little rubber grommet with hole in it...make sure this is clean of debris

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

Check the air conditioning condensation drain it is also common on NB's for clogging up and not letting the water drain from the condenser.On the botom of the firewall..will be a little rubber grommet with hole in it...make sure this is clean of debris

That's what I keep hearing...I've have it checked out next time Curby's in the shop.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

That's what I keep hearing...I've have it checked out next time Curby's in the shop.

Doe's nobody DIY anymore....I guess i am just oldschool and Scotish....lol...

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

Doe's nobody DIY anymore....I guess i am just oldschool and Scotish....lol...

I have no way to get under my car. No lifts, no garage to put the car in, etc. The cost of the ramps alone would be over $50. I'll just have it checked out next time he's in the shop, which at the rate I'm going, will be soon.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

I have no way to get under my car. No lifts, no garage to put the car in, etc. The cost of the ramps alone would be over $50. I'll just have it checked out next time he's in the shop, which at the rate I'm going, will be soon.

I know the weather is terrible but on a day when it is clear you could drive up a driveway with curb's and pop the one side up(passenger sd ) then you would be able to access it...I'll see if i have any pic's in the Bently to help you out in finding it... I had the same nasty smell but was fixed by me cleaning the cabin air filter box out with Lysol Wipes and new filter....My condensate drain was clear and clean....In a northern climate i would not remove the boot as that would cause all kinds of other problems. The best way to clean the drain is to remove the rubber on the drain carefully as not to damadge it and vacuum it out and put the rubber back on and your all set...

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

I know the weather is terrible but on a day when it is clear you could drive up a driveway with curb's and pop the one side up(passenger sd ) then you would be able to access it...I'll see if i have any pic's in the Bently to help you out in finding it... I had the same nasty smell but was fixed by me cleaning the cabin air filter box out with Lysol Wipes and new filter....My condensate drain was clear and clean....In a northern climate i would not remove the boot as that would cause all kinds of other problems. The best way to clean the drain is to remove the rubber on the drain carefully as not to damadge it and vacuum it out and put the rubber back on and your all set...

If someone could provide a picture, I'd be more likely to try this out. I have NO idea where to look.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

If someone could provide a picture, I'd be more likely to try this out. I have NO idea where to look.

I am lookin right now.....give me a break...lol...I'll post it when i find it....

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by canadianbugin

i am lookin right now.....give me a break...lol...i'll post it when i find it....

:d

[Canadianbugin]

Scanned the image from my Bentley but don't know how to up load it...??? Anyone pipe in and let me know how to upload this image..???

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

Scanned the image from my Bentley but don't know how to up load it...??? Anyone pipe in and let me know how to upload this image..???

When you make a post, scroll down and look for "manage attachments". Click on that button. You will then see a screen and a place where you can upload a picture from your computer. Click on "browse" find and attach your picture. Click on "upload". The "close this window". Picture should then be attached to your post.

[Canadianbugin]

Duh....lol....Amazing what i saw when i scrolled down....Sorry for the dummy delay..Here it is finnally.. Not here though ??????

[Canadianbugin]

Try #2 Followed the promps but nothing on this post...??? Very strange as i did this numerous times with no result...Sorry...

[Canadianbugin]

Thought i'd try again....And bingo...Here you go i guess my note to the administrator did the trick...Thank's Let me know if you need any more help with this stinky situation..lol Jim

[callisto9]

Thank you for posting that. I appreciate it.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Thank you for posting that. I appreciate it.

No problem...Keep us posted....as this could be usefull for someone else as this seem's to be an issue with these NB's ??

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

No problem...Keep us posted....as this could be usefull for someone else as this seem's to be an issue with these NB's ??

I haven't seen too many people complain about it over the years.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

I haven't seen too many people complain about it over the years.

As far as i have seen here and elsewhere it is an issue with these cars if you don't make sure the drain is clear....And keep the cabin air box and filter clean....Maitenance is the key....

[callisto9]

Car is in the shop today for other issue. I'm having him check out the holes. LOL I said holes.

[oceanjoe89]

oh boy! let us know how it goes! jr kinda has the same problem haha even after changing the filter.

ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AHHHHHH!!!!