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      10-24-2012, 12:24 PM   #1
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AC SERVICE in Los Angeles or OC shop?

So my A/C stink like hell... hot or cold... im trying to get my ac clean due to mold and mildew or whatever is in my AC... My AC blows cold air but just the air is insane... hoping someone can advise on what shop does this type of job STEAM?... I called several shop and said that they dont do that type of service i wanted a steam to clean out the smell and mold and mildew.. not sure about this cause im not familiar about this.. I had other cars that smelled but usually goes away after 30 seconds.. but this is giving me a headache.. need the smell to go away... suggestions?
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Have you changed the cabin filters out?

You can try turning the air on full blast and spraying lysol disinfectant spray through the exterior vents.
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Have you changed the cabin filters out?

You can try turning the air on full blast and spraying lysol disinfectant spray through the exterior vents.
yes replaced the cabin filter... the smell was reduced but still there..

one stupid question.. where the F is the exterior vents. ?
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yes replaced the cabin filter... the smell was reduced but still there..

one stupid question.. where the F is the exterior vents. ?
What do you think the cabin filters cover?
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What do you think the cabin filters cover?
hahaha yea ok lol... good think i sprayed it in the right hole then... LOL
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My Z had a musty AC smell and nothing I tried was able to fix it. It's definitely a job for the pros. That said, I dunno what procedure is best or where to have it done. Good luck Sean!
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You can try this product.

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-klima-cle...sy-to-use.html
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My Z had a musty AC smell and nothing I tried was able to fix it. It's definitely a job for the pros. That said, I dunno what procedure is best or where to have it done. Good luck Sean!
dang yea thanks bro... i heard that another process that works best is to steam the car... which kills all the mold and mildue... not sure or a place but definately need to get it done..

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yea i tried that, not that specific brand but something similar... im getting into a desperate mode so im spraying LYSOL that kills bacteria.. LOL if that doesnt work im going professional work that means BMW dealer... they offer the steam but its quite expensive i believed it was almost 200 bucks..
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yea i tried that, not that specific brand but something similar... im getting into a desperate mode so im spraying LYSOL that kills bacteria.. LOL if that doesnt work im going professional work that means BMW dealer... they offer the steam but its quite expensive i believed it was almost 200 bucks..
I tried something similar and bleach and it didn't work.
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Wynns is good, you could have a refrigerant leak
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Wynns is good, you could have a refrigerant leak
i hope not... out of warranty...
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i do smoke but not once i smoke in the car... off limits.
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