Stinky inside, cabin air filter?
05-23-2006, 01:04 PM
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Stinky inside, cabin air filter?
My Cayenne has a rotten odor when the AC is operated. Since summer is coming that will be a more frequent occurance. Where is the cabin air filter? Can I change it myself? can I clean it temporarily while I wait for a new filter? Any other ideas besides the cabin air filter? Seems strange to have a musty smell in such a dry climate.
05-23-2006, 10:37 PM
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Update to Previous Thread
EnigmaWmn pointed you to the thread I had previously started about MY stinky aircon problems.
The thread was useful in pointing out how easy access to the particle filter is.
To address your problem:
1. take it to the dealer and have them use whatever treatment they are used to - also insist they replace the particle filter
2. turn off (as the previous thread suggested - thanks!) the Auto Recirculate button - this seems to have a big impact in reducing any smell by allowing dry air to circulate through the system.
3. repeat 1. if the smell doesn't go away
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
The thread was useful in pointing out how easy access to the particle filter is.
To address your problem:
1. take it to the dealer and have them use whatever treatment they are used to - also insist they replace the particle filter
2. turn off (as the previous thread suggested - thanks!) the Auto Recirculate button - this seems to have a big impact in reducing any smell by allowing dry air to circulate through the system.
3. repeat 1. if the smell doesn't go away
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
