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My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 4/14/2006 3:53:51 PM    redwaterfried   Posts: 10 Joined: 12/17/2005 Status: offline Hi, I have a 2005 Accord Coupe V6 ( 6 months old. 5000 miles on it). The problem started about a month ago. Whenever I switch on the Air Conditioner, for the first 2 minutes a foul smell comes out of the blower. The smell is so pungent, that I have to open my windows. During my 1st oil change at the Honda Dealer, I brought this thing into his notice. He advised me to open the Air Vent when I switch on the AC. Well, that didnt help at all. What could be the problem ? What should I do ? Your help will be deeply appreciated. Thanks. Post #: 1

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 4/14/2006 11:27:37 PM    AgentofDarkness   Posts: 199 Joined: 2/11/2006 Status: offline Your car should still be under warranty, go back to the dealer and demand that they fix the problem. Don't back down, because if you don't get it documented while the car is under warranty (at least) you won't get it fixed. I have a friend that has a problem with his floor, it leaks water. He took it to the dealer and they told him some crap, and now the car isn't under warranty anymore. If he doesn't find the paperwork, he can't get it fixed under warranty. (in reply to redwaterfried) Post #: 2

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 4/25/2006 8:22:49 PM    legionofone Posts: 339 Joined: 4/23/2006 Status: offline check and make sure that ur freind riding in the seat next to u's feet dont smell... or that could be the problem right there... (in reply to AgentofDarkness) Post #: 3

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 4/27/2006 5:16:41 PM    new_oldHondaOwner   Posts: 13 Joined: 3/17/2006 Status: offline yeah < Message edited by new_oldHondaOwner -- 9/5/2007 6:47:27 PM > (in reply to legionofone) Post #: 4

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 4/27/2006 6:28:39 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline until you get that filter replaced just throw some of those air filters that clip into the vents on there and it will help dramatically.... then replace that filter asap. (in reply to new_oldHondaOwner) Post #: 5

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/8/2006 3:06:20 PM    redwaterfried   Posts: 10 Joined: 12/17/2005 Status: offline Thank you All for the advice. I went to the dealer, and according to him, its the problem faced by many Honda users (and even Merc users). He suggested me to do the following : Turn on the Heat to max. and open the windows, while you are running the car. This might kill the bacteria and probably solve the problem temporarily. However, if this doesnt work out, then I might have to call American Honda and contest with them. :( So far, I have done this twice, which kinda solves the problem. But the strange thing is, Why isn't this problem in all Honda Accords, but only in my car ? Arent all cars made in same manuf. unit ? new_oldHonda Owner : What have you done so far ? (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 6

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/8/2006 3:26:16 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline have you had a chance or tried to replace that filter? I've got 3 honda's and never had an issue with foul smells in them 94 civic, 94 accord, 81 civic... however I did have a 95 Grand AM that had this issue but it turned out that because of the winter snow some people had gotten water in the car which went under the floor mats and created a bacteria of sorts... I just pulled out the floormats, sprayed the floor with some disinfectant and febreeze and the smell was gone quickly... Have you replaced the cabin air filter? (in reply to redwaterfried) Post #: 7

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/9/2006 12:01:25 AM    AgentofDarkness   Posts: 199 Joined: 2/11/2006 Status: offline Why is your car growing bacteria? Is the smell a moldy type smell? If so you might have a clogged evaporator drain. (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 8

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/12/2006 1:49:07 AM    deserthonda Posts: 3575 Joined: 12/3/2005 Status: offline Did they replace the CABIN FILTER ??? if not,, Politely ask them to replace the filter...tell them that the problem still exists no matter what you try...and if after installing a new filter the problem is still there, they might have to remove the evap and clean it ..Does anyone who rides ( drives) wear a lot of porfume ?? i have found that, thst is one of the most common problem that air from vents smells afoul, especially if they use recerculate all the time ,, who did you talk to ? service adviser?? tech ? ... _____________________________ No Year No Model in Your signature No Help from me Take a look in the DIY section before asking for help Always Diagnose First,,, Before Replacing Parts (in reply to redwaterfried) Post #: 9

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/23/2006 10:42:01 PM    Julian91   Posts: 36 Joined: 4/16/2006 Status: offline my ac doesnt work at all and i have no idea whats wrong wit it (in reply to deserthonda) Post #: 10

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/24/2006 7:35:51 AM    malcqv Posts: 162 Joined: 3/9/2006 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Julian91 my ac doesnt work at all and i have no idea whats wrong wit it Mine is knackered too. I had mine checked at a Honda dealer and it turns out it is leaking. Replacement parts cost more than the car is worth. Here is what I would do. Start the engine and let it idle for a min or two. Watching the revcounter and listening for the engine switch the A/C on. You should normally see/hear the engine revs drop as the compressor starts. If you don't then it is either, no A/C coolant gas or a faulty compressor. At this point I personally would go to an A/C repair company or Honda and ask them to re-gas it. They will also put a dye in which when viewd under UV light will show up any leaks. They will most likely ask you to return in a week or two to have it checked. If the compressor has faulted I guess it will be obvious to them from the day one. Good luck. _____________________________ I only follow the Ferraris - Luigi (Owner of Casa Della Tires) (in reply to Julian91) Post #: 11

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 5/24/2006 11:45:48 AM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline did anyone get the smell issue fixed? I'm curious if it was in fact the cabin air filter (in reply to malcqv) Post #: 12

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 6/1/2006 2:45:33 AM    motof4i   Posts: 12 Joined: 3/4/2006 Status: offline Yeah.. i have an 06 accord as well 5000 miles and just recently the ac smells like POOP ..but the smell goes away after a while.. i basically just run it full blast for afew minutes.. but if honda can fix this problem that would be great < Message edited by WheelBrokerAng -- 8/17/2007 4:32:20 AM > (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 13

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 6/1/2006 9:16:58 PM    RTexasF Forum Monitor Posts: 2357 Joined: 11/16/2004 From: Brownsville, TX Status: offline Something is obviously wrong here. It is time to stand up tall and demand (although nicely) that the dealer take care of this problem. Here is something that WILL take care of the problem but only temporarily if a malfuntion is causing it. I used to distribute this stuff and it WILL remove skunk! http://nokout.com/Nok-Out_faqs.html < Message edited by RTexasF -- 6/1/2006 9:20:53 PM > _____________________________ ''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan Neuspeed short shift kit V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace 17mm rear anti sway bar AEM Shorty DC Sports SS Header Kicker Speakers JL Audio Clean Sweep JL Audio Amp 200W Bazooka sub V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys (in reply to motof4i) Post #: 14

RE: My AC gives a foul smell: PLZ help - 6/2/2006 7:12:08 PM    redwaterfried   Posts: 10 Joined: 12/17/2005 Status: offline I still have the problem. Dealer said he cant help me. motof4i : when did you start having this problem ? Was it the from the very 1st day ? _____________________________ ______________________ 05 LX SE Coupe V6 ULEV Graphite Pearl Exterior (in reply to RTexasF) Post #: 15

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