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Smell in Cabin- 2003 Toyota Tacoma-Any help is appreciated

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 03 Tacoma firefighter, Dec 13, 2022.

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  1. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:49 AM
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    But your light bar and its power lines are mounted thru the roof. I would check under the headliner for any signs of water and reseal everything. Be careful though in case there are airbags up there.
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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  3. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:51 AM
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    a CB radio hardwired in the inside fuse panel, a lightbar and siren hooked up also
    Everything is ran through a factory hole at the back sealed with grommet and silicone
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:51 AM
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  5. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    Ok so now I feel dumb, Toyota didn't start putting cabin air filters in the Tacoma until 2005.

    How did you mount the bar to the cab? I see the wire runs through an existing hole, but is the bar bolted to the top of the cab?
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:55 AM
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    make sure your heater/evaporator box isn't leaking onto your carpet. if it's coming from the vents, you may need to do a mold/bacteria treatment for the HVAC system.
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:55 AM
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    It’s (4) 80lbs magnets
     
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    I’ll check under the carpet for moisture.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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    Don’t feel dumb! You have no clue how long I looked for it.
     
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    Is it seasonal(aka reallya noticeable during raining/ wet season) A quick Check under carpets for any damp/wet areas. Even the smallest water leaks will grow mold/ mildew in the right conditions
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2022 at 9:01 AM
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    After you seal the cab you could try an ozone machine. It'll kill whatever odor is in the vehicle.

    $100 Enerzen Ozone Generator 60000mg Industrial O3 Air Purifier Deodorizer (60000mg - Black)
    https://www.amazon.com/Enerzen-Comm...670950668&sprefix=ozone+,aps,157&sr=8-1-spons

    I'd also recommend a deep interior (carpet, seats, panels) clean.

    Bissell SpotClean ProHeat Portable Spot and Stain Carpet Cleaner, 2694, Blue
    https://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-Spot...=1670950709&sprefix=bisse,aps,133&sr=8-5&th=1
    $30 Interior Car Detailing Drill Brush Set - Soft Bristle Power Scrubber Attachments for Cleaning Car, Truck, Upholstery, Carpet, Leather, Seats, Wheels, Rims, Dash, Console, & Trim - Nylon Auto Scrubber
    https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-S...48&sprefix=interior+drill,aps,142&sr=8-5&th=1
    $29 P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS Carpet Bomber – Professional Upholstery Cleaner, Citrus-Based Formula, Removes Grease, Dirt & Odors, Highly Dilutable, Safe for Engines & Wheel Wells - 1 Gallon
    https://www.amazon.com/Detailing-Pr...835&sprefix=carpet+cleaner+p&s,aps,118&sr=8-2
    $30 P & S Professional Detail Products Xpress Interior Cleaner – Safe for Leather, Vinyl, Plastic & More, Removes Dirt, Grease & Oil, No Residue, Fresh Scent, No Dilution Needed - 1 Gallon
    https://www.amazon.com/Detailing-Pr...aps,150&sr=8-1-spons&smid=A1RKELVBY446LD&th=1
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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    I’ve been looking for a decent set of drill brushes! Is it kinda easy to get to the evaporator? I can see if the thing is full of dust?
     
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  14. Dec 13, 2022 at 9:07 AM
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    I’ll have to try something hopefully that hole in the seam was my issue
     
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  16. Dec 13, 2022 at 1:01 PM
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    For what it is worth in my job I slopped through most everything .

    I needed to just remove the carpet and insulation on the drivers floor it just never dried.
     
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    I have pretty good quality floor mats. I sealed the hole in the seam and hopes that that was the cause I only found a minute amount of moisture in the carpet on the driver side.
     
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  19. Dec 14, 2022 at 7:25 AM
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    More rain in Louisiana! And I found another cause of the water. Retaining clip from wiper shroud was bad and loosened a gasket that is supposed to direct water away from the firewall and possible places of intrusion.
     
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    If it smells like dirty/sweaty gym socks my bet is in your evaporator box being filled with water because the drain tube is clogged.

    You said you live in Louisiana? You run the A/C a lot in a humid climate.

    Park on a slight incline so the nose of the truck is lower than the rear. Take a clothes hanger or similar pick and gently poke in the drain tube from the engine side. My guess is a lot of water drains out.

    Then run some evap box cleaner through the system.
     
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