Now getting severe mildew odor from A/C when compressor cycles on.
We're in New York City area so outside temperature is in the 30's.
Heating system is the fully Automatic type so compressor cycles even
when heating. This was NOT evident in the summer season with the A/C
running. Any thoughts?

Manny Balfour
Sayville, NY
mbalfour (AT) nospamieee (DOT) org

Is it only when it starts or all the time?

"Manny Balfour" <mbalfour (AT) ieee (DOT) org> wrote

It certainly is most severe when the car is started and the compressor
engages the first time. It is also quite evident each time the A/C
kicks on. We gave it a shot of Lysol spray into the outside air
intake (below the wiper blades). That seems to fix it for a while.
Seems like midew forming in the evaporator section of the A/C.

On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:31:35 -0800, "Dennis Arduini"
<dennis (AT) ctcontroltemp (DOT) com> wrote:

Manny Balfour
Sayville, NY
mbalfour (AT) nospamieee (DOT) org

REPOST: Anyone have any more thoughts on this?

On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 18:44:16 -0500, Manny Balfour <mbalfour (AT) ieee (DOT) org>
wrote:

Manny Balfour
Sayville, NY
mbalfour (AT) nospamieee (DOT) org

I can't offer any suggestions. I'm waiting for someone with some
insight to answer the question so I can solve a similar situation...

I have a 93 model that never had the problem until it turned into my
spare vehicle several years ago and spent months at a time parked.
When I turn on the heat or AC the mildew odor does seem to subside as
I drive (On each trip) but possibly only because I get used to it...

Vehicle is parked outdoors, always with windows slightly open. I've
had several friends "sniff" in the car before starting it and none can
detect an odor (from carpet or seats)

Re your comment about compressor cycling in summer. The compressor
should cycle when ever the AC is turned on... and/ or when either of
the defrost settings are selected. (to lower the humidity for quicker
condensation removal)


On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:45:41 -0500, Manny Balfour <mbalfour (AT) ieee (DOT) org>
wrote:

Change the cabin air filter behind the glove box.

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On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:45:41 -0500, Manny Balfour <mbalfour (AT) ieee (DOT) org>
wrote: