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

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by 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!!!!

Mah car stinks.

I really hope this fixes the problem. If not, I might be looking for a new car. This will be my third attempt to have something done about the smell.

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by 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.

There is a DIY in the FAQ'S Check it out it's easy....

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

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

Let us know how it worked out and what the other issue was....

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

Let us know how it worked out and what the other issue was....

Other issue: rear turn light is out and possible coolant reservoir/radiator leak.

[oceanjoe89]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Other issue: rear turn light is out and possible coolant reservoir/radiator leak.

BOO! and also BOO! on the other car thing...

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by oceanjoe89

BOO! and also BOO! on the other car thing...

Yeah, Curby is gettin' old...

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Other issue: rear turn light is out and possible coolant reservoir/radiator leak.

Are you talkin bout the running light on corner of the bumper or the brake\light running light (tailight w signal)? If you or the mech are not sure where the coolant leak is have him do a coolant system presure test. You could look at the coolant level sensor in the coolant resiviour...If it is faulty you will probably see coolant in the Plug to the sensor... K p..

[callisto9]

No leaks that they could find. Replaced rear blinker light and cleaned out the a/c drain. So far, no more smell. We'll have to see how it does when it's wet and warmer, but the smell is gone for now!

[Canadianbugin]

Originally Posted by callisto9

No leaks that they could find. Replaced rear blinker light and cleaned out the a/c drain. So far, no more smell. We'll have to see how it does when it's wet and warmer, but the smell is gone for now!

Cool... Have a look at that plug on the coolant bottle if there is coolant in that plug the sensor is NFG... And will cause you more problem's...Just a thought...

[callisto9]

Well, I don't think whatever the mechanic did fixed the problem. The smell is still there.

I found a .pdf online of the TSB related to this issue (2005566) and I've called my local stealership to see if they can perform the procedure. I'm at my wit's end here. If I can't get this smell resolved, I'll be looking for another car.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...k8SnB10Ww_7l7w

[callisto9]

OK, I've been reading and reading and reading.

I just ordered some of this:
Klima Cleaner Air Conditioner Cleaner - einszett Car Care Products

Can't hurt...

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Well, I don't think whatever the mechanic did fixed the problem. The smell is still there.

I found a .pdf online of the TSB related to this issue (2005566) and I've called my local stealership to see if they can perform the procedure. I'm at my wit's end here. If I can't get this smell resolved, I'll be looking for another car.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...k8SnB10Ww_7l7w

Ok, I know I'm chattin' with myself here, but this will be some good info for other people looking at this thread.

Called the stealership and they do not have the equipment to do the service recommended in this bulletin. What the fudge?

So, they have another approach they can take. Some product called MOC somethingorother. Run it through the A/C. That'll cost $235.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeah, I think I'll pass on that one.

[persiano_dubai]

Originally Posted by callisto9

Ok, I know I'm chattin' with myself here, but this will be some good info for other people looking at this thread.

Called the stealership and they do not have the equipment to do the service recommended in this bulletin. What the fudge?

So, they have another approach they can take. Some product called MOC somethingorother. Run it through the A/C. That'll cost $235.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeah, I think I'll pass on that one.

Hey buddy ,,, Iv got a 2001 1.8T NB & got the same problem... Now my problem is x3 ... there were some kind of rotten foamy material coming out of my ac when I 1st got it but after a while they were gone but the smell was still there ,,, it is SO BAD that after 10 mins of AC I get a bad headache !!!! it makes me freaking sick ... the bug is now in good hands and my mechanic told me he will open all the AC pipes & clean everything out and replace any parts if they are needed.. Ill give u an update once I get the car back

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by persiano_dubai

Hey buddy ,,, Iv got a 2001 1.8T NB & got the same problem... Now my problem is x3 ... there were some kind of rotten foamy material coming out of my ac when I 1st got it but after a while they were gone but the smell was still there ,,, it is SO BAD that after 10 mins of AC I get a bad headache !!!! it makes me freaking sick ... the bug is now in good hands and my mechanic told me he will open all the AC pipes & clean everything out and replace any parts if they are needed.. Ill give u an update once I get the car back

I'm trying the Klima clean stuff tomorrow. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

[persiano_dubai]

Originally Posted by callisto9

I'm trying the Klima clean stuff tomorrow. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

ok ... I got my car back 2night & the dead rat smell is not coming from my ac anymore... The mechanic who i must say is a specialist in car a/c's told me that he opened up all the ac pipes & cleaned them inside out & found alot of stuff growing in there... Then he drained the system from all the water & actually custom made a pipe so that the water is always drained out rather than needing cleaning every once in a while since in dubai ac is required more than 11 months day and night .... After all that he applied some sort of gas inside 2 disinfect and the only thing that smells from my ac is a soapy kind of smell it cost me about 110$ and a one day job... So i hope urs get better as well... Next on my fix list is the stupid cryan smell that pisses me off... Im gonna have a detailing shop strip every single carpet and find the freaking source.... If u have any ideas plz share for a diy

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by persiano_dubai

ok ... I got my car back 2night & the dead rat smell is not coming from my ac anymore... The mechanic who i must say is a specialist in car a/c's told me that he opened up all the ac pipes & cleaned them inside out & found alot of stuff growing in there... Then he drained the system from all the water & actually custom made a pipe so that the water is always drained out rather than needing cleaning every once in a while since in dubai ac is required more than 11 months day and night .... After all that he applied some sort of gas inside 2 disinfect and the only thing that smells from my ac is a soapy kind of smell it cost me about 110$ and a one day job... So i hope urs get better as well... Next on my fix list is the stupid cryan smell that pisses me off... Im gonna have a detailing shop strip every single carpet and find the freaking source.... If u have any ideas plz share for a diy

What's weird is that I don't mind the crayon smell! LOL

I did the Klima Clean today. Very easy to apply - just shoot it into your A/C vents. For now, it smells better, but the real test will be to see how it does in the next 30 days. I bought a can of Lysol and I'll be spraying that up the intake in the passenger's side footwell with the a/c on "recirc" to see if that helps, too. I found someone on the Vortex who said that helped his problem.

Thanks for keeping me posted!

[jstargell34]

I had the same problem with a smell from my vents and i tried all kind of sprays. I had the heater core replaced and now there is no smell and now I can smell all of the deodorizers that I sprayed in my vents.

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by jstargell34

I had the same problem with a smell from my vents and i tried all kind of sprays. I had the heater core replaced and now there is no smell and now I can smell all of the deodorizers that I sprayed in my vents.

How much was it to have the heater core replaced?

[Canadianbugin]

Stop farting in the car....lol... Don't know what else to suggest so i thought i'd at least make ya laugh.... I would'nt spray LYSOL in there though!!!

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Canadianbugin

Stop farting in the car....lol... Don't know what else to suggest so i thought i'd at least make ya laugh.... I would'nt spray LYSOL in there though!!!

Nice.

I am def going to try the Lysol. It can't make it any worse.

We'll see what Curby smells like today!