Bro, refer to this thread......
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2431&highlight=smell#2431
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2431&highlight=smell#2431
Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
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alvinthedrummer
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Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
I'm having the same problem. But the link you posted is dead. Any ideas how to fix it? PML told me to turn my temperature setting to max and blast the fan for 20 mins and that I should do that once a week for 7 weeks!!!
kenntona;28277 said:
I'm having the same problem. But the link you posted is dead. Any ideas how to fix it? PML told me to turn my temperature setting to max and blast the fan for 20 mins and that I should do that once a week for 7 weeks!!!
Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
turn on ur a/c heater to maximum HOTNESS n maximum POWER. leave ur ignition on. but no need to engine start. run for 15mins for 2-3 days....hv a kopi nearby. this will kill the mold. if works....u buy toto kopi. if dun work....well if dun work, then errr htf i know?!
turn on ur a/c heater to maximum HOTNESS n maximum POWER. leave ur ignition on. but no need to engine start. run for 15mins for 2-3 days....hv a kopi nearby. this will kill the mold. if works....u buy toto kopi. if dun work....well if dun work, then errr htf i know?!
alvinthedrummer
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Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
So must do this for 7 weeks?
So must do this for 7 weeks?
Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
I was told to run the aircon at its hottest setting for 10-15 mins with the windows up so that the hot air circulates through the aircon. The effect is lost if the windows are down. It could be a bacterial bloom on the evaporator coil or the whole system. Very common in out humid weather. Had the same problem with my E93.Did this 2-3 times in a week and it seems to have cleared up. Give it a try.
I was told to run the aircon at its hottest setting for 10-15 mins with the windows up so that the hot air circulates through the aircon. The effect is lost if the windows are down. It could be a bacterial bloom on the evaporator coil or the whole system. Very common in out humid weather. Had the same problem with my E93.Did this 2-3 times in a week and it seems to have cleared up. Give it a try.
Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
Same problem for me also.... seem like this method really works..maybe can try on my house AC also...
Same problem for me also.... seem like this method really works..maybe can try on my house AC also...
Midnight1987
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Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
my e93 has this problem too
whenever i startup the car / aircon, it has this really stinky smell, will try the method and report back!
my e93 has this problem too
whenever i startup the car / aircon, it has this really stinky smell, will try the method and report back!
Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
My new PI E93 also have this problem within a month of ownership.
I opened the engine hood, unscrew a few screws for the cover that holds the fresh-air air-con filter. Remove the fresh-air air-con filter.
Start the air con in the car at full speed (no heat nor cold = just blowing air). Open the doors.
Sprayed half a can of Lysol disinfectant into the opening. I think I sprayed for a good 2-3minutes non stop!
At that time, I was worried that the air blower might get electrical shocks or damaged by the 'wet' lysol spray being sprayed directly into contact with the blower motor and fan blade.
After doing it, the air con still smells, mouldy. I estimate about 60% of original mouldy smell level. After a few days....the mouldy smells still remains. Seems like not effect.
Now a days, I just live with it.
Now I try to off the cold air, just before I turn into my carpark.
I tried to practice to off the aircon Fives minutes away from my carpark, but its not practical as the interior will get warm and I start to sweat before I reach my carpark.
My new PI E93 also have this problem within a month of ownership.
I opened the engine hood, unscrew a few screws for the cover that holds the fresh-air air-con filter. Remove the fresh-air air-con filter.
Start the air con in the car at full speed (no heat nor cold = just blowing air). Open the doors.
Sprayed half a can of Lysol disinfectant into the opening. I think I sprayed for a good 2-3minutes non stop!
At that time, I was worried that the air blower might get electrical shocks or damaged by the 'wet' lysol spray being sprayed directly into contact with the blower motor and fan blade.
After doing it, the air con still smells, mouldy. I estimate about 60% of original mouldy smell level. After a few days....the mouldy smells still remains. Seems like not effect.
Now a days, I just live with it.
Now I try to off the cold air, just before I turn into my carpark.
I tried to practice to off the aircon Fives minutes away from my carpark, but its not practical as the interior will get warm and I start to sweat before I reach my carpark.
Midnight1987
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Re: Foul Smell from air-con when turn on
urs is just at the start or thru-out the journey?
kiss29;545598 said:
urs is just at the start or thru-out the journey?
