well then whats your take on it? what do you think it is?

 

I read somewhere years ago that to prevent a smell coming from the A/C when you first turn it on, to shut it off a few minutes before you arrive at your destination, but leave the fan on. This supposedly helps dry up any moisture in the system so it won't sit there overnight (Day after day) and keep mold from starting. Don't know if there's any "Science" behind this, but we do it anyway. Haven't noticed any odors though.

 

Alzonie. that does work.

Most times I shut the AC off and then turn the fan up for a bit to blow out any moisture - no smell. If I forget to do that, sometimes there is a bit of a smell, but it does not last long.

 

Sounds like you answered your own question

Works for me.

 

Pssst Chad asked the question, Alzonie provided the answer to alleviate it

 

Yup, our svs guy for the Expedition told us the same thing a few years back... our only problem is REMEMBERING!

 

I use Lysol or similar product once a year......needed or not.

Turn the fan and a/c on (outside air), lift the hood and spray into the air intake of the cowling. Do it 2-3 times and use almost the whole can. Never had any problems.

 

well im doing a bump cuz im still getting a smell it only comes when the defrost and or where it blows to your feet, mainly when the ac kicks on since it does kick on on that setting even if its on heat. i did take it to the dealer and they sprayed Frigi Fresh in my ac they said it kills any mold or bacteria it worked for a few days now the smell is back. i guess ill change the in-cabin air filter and see if that works since it does look pretty nasty. any ideas what else it could be?

 

Where is the specific air intake in question?

 

TTT both my Mom's G6 and my HHR gets that with mine being not as bad. I tried frebreeze, but I guess I will try lysol.