Cabin Air Filter?

[aznstylez]

I have a question. My friend has a 96' Camry that is producing a funking smell through the air vents. We were wondering if the 92-96' Camrys came with a cabin air filter or what is causing the funky smell? Thanks in advance for any answer(s).

[Mike Gerber]

No on the cabon air filter. The funky smell may be from mold that has accumulated in the vents from the A/C. You can try spraying some Lysol in to the air intake in front of the front window while another person inside the car moves the output selector to all the different vent positions. Keep spraying and keep moving the vent selector to all the differnent positions to spread the Lysol throughout the system. Most auto parts stores sell a kit that does the same thing, but I would try the Lysol first.

Mike

[LynchburgCSI]

^ +1

[fenixus]

Originally Posted by Mike Gerber

No on the cabon air filter. The funky smell may be from mold that has accumulated in the vents from the A/C. You can try spraying some Lysol in to the air intake in front of the front window while another person inside the car moves the output selector to all the different vent positions. Keep spraying and keep moving the vent selector to all the differnent positions to spread the Lysol throughout the system. Most auto parts stores sell a kit that does the same thing, but I would try the Lysol first.

Mike

+1

that's exactly what i did last summer. also on a side note that's also exactly what one of Toyota service advisors told me to do instead of buying those expensive kits or bringing car to the dealership for "A/C vents cleaning service" which cost like $100

[Novice_cardude]

Yup, the lysol works. It's best to get it all in there as best as you can, and as soon as the can is empty, turn the blower off and let it sit in there for a while to eat the nasties. Then flush with another can. Lysol isn't that expensive, so you can be generous with it.

The underlying cause is a little difficult to explain, but if you want to avoid this in the future, make a habit of turning off the a/c compressor and letting the blower work for a few minutes before turning the car off. This helps dry the evaporator and case, and prevents mold from forming as easily. I usually hit my "A/C" button a couple blocks from the house. It's not uncomfortable by the time I get out of the car.

[tommy77]

you need to check if there is a clog in your evaporater drain hose. While your car is on, crank a/c to hi; then look under the car to see if there is water dripping underneath(look under where your dash is located). After about 15 min, if there is no water drain, your evaporater drain hose is pluged and causing the smell.

[ncgneto]

How would one fix that tommy? Where is it located?