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Join Date: Aug 2013
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![]() Non-exhaust like smell coming from the vents. Comes and goes, most often happens after starting the car up.
Took to the dealer several times. Last time made the dealer perform pressure test on the cooling system. What else could it be? Thanks!
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Location: NYC
Vehicle:02 RAV4 MT 15 WRX/05 GTO |
![]() Non-exhaust doesn't tell us much. What does it smell like? Old socks, strawberries? More info would help here.
A 2019 is probably too new for mold/mildew buildup in the evaporator but anything's possible. Pull the cabin filter and see if there's anything there. |
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Location: Tucson, AZ
Vehicle:2019 STI CWP |
![]() Are you using your AC when getting these smells?
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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NESIC
Location: Connecticut
Vehicle:2016 STI LTD CWP Let LED's light your way! |
![]() The ventilation system is designed to automatically cycle the a/c compressor, even though the controls and/or notification (mode setting display) do not say/state that the a/c is on and/or in use.
Therefore, depending on the outside and inside atmospheric conditions, when the a/c cycles, you will get an odor, whether or not it definitely smells like mold or mildew. |
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![]() I normally wash the car myself, only took it through the car wash once about a year ago. Is it possible for that stuff to accumulate somewhere for such a long time? Last edited by mEmENT0m0RI; 11-18-2019 at 07:11 PM. |
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#6 |
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![]() It did smell a bit in the summer too with A/C on, not nearly as much though as when the heat is on.
Last edited by mEmENT0m0RI; 11-18-2019 at 07:12 PM. |
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#7 |
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![]() One other thing, I had custom audio put in. Anything that those ppl could've messed up with wiring that would impact the ventilation subsystem in this way?
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle:1998 2.5RS Blue |
![]() Does it matter if you have the system on external air or recirculating?
Have you tested every single different combination of settings to see if they have smell or don’t have smell? Be methodical. Understand what you’re testing. |
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