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A/C smelly smell

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PhaderzTaco92, May 1, 2021.

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  1. May 1, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    Recently my ac starting getting this smell I recently took it ORIng Nd now it just smells. Any advice
     
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  2. May 1, 2021 at 3:48 PM
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    Spray Lysol into the intake of the AC with the fan on high.
     
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  3. May 1, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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    When was the last time that you changed the cabin air filter?
     
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  4. May 1, 2021 at 4:14 PM
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    Open your cabin filter and see if something died in there?

    You must live in a humid area and may have mold or mildew growing in the system from left over moisture, try to let it air out before parking by turning off the ac and using just the fan a few miles before parking so it dries up around the coils.
     
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  5. May 1, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    Does it smell like mildew? If so, then this works. Use at least half a can.
     
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  6. May 1, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    Mostly dust and dirt.
    When you are getting near home turn off the AC and let the fan run.
     
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    Thats my new Rap name!!!!
     
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  8. May 1, 2021 at 7:26 PM
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    M.C. Smelly Smell:headbang:
     
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    And da stank crew.
     
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    Mine is lil snack :(
     
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  13. May 1, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    M.C. lil snack works.
     
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  14. May 1, 2021 at 9:34 PM
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    What about...M.C. Tiny Snack?
     
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    Or lil munchie :burp:
     
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    :rofl:
     
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    M.C. Bite Size
     
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    In high school I was "plain white rapper".
     
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    Nah. Tiny snack is too close to tiny sack. I got a panther tail.
     
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    Lil Smokeys need not apply!
     
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