Sometimes on start up I gat a funny smell from the air only last a few seconds then clears thinking could it be the pollen filter,anyone noticed this.

common problem with bacteria ...get yourself a 'bomb' and freshen it up.. ... - .- -.




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Thanks for the reply what's a bomb.

its basically a rattle can with anti bacterial stuff in it..you stick it in the footwell of the car , switch on the a/c and click the nozzle down on the can...it takes about 15 mins to circulate the stuff. ... - .- -.




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Sorry to sound stupid but can you get it from halfords or the like.

yep , halfords, ebay etc...  ... - .- -.




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Thanks guys.

you're welcome (from all of us) ... - .- -.




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+1 from me.

I''d also check the pollen filter too, take 5 min to check it, if it's filthy then it'll need changing anyway.

I would not wait with the pollen filter, as soon as you cleaned the AC with the "bomb" just put a new pollen filter in. That way you're pretty sure that all is OK .

There are quick and cheap ways that may work (for a while). Open the doors, turn the engine on and make sure the AC is running and spray anti bacterial spray (Febreze anti bacterial or Tea Tree oil mixed in water or Eucalyptus spray, they all kill bacteria). I'm currently using it on the Merc (not that is was bad at all, just a bit of old car smell). If that doesn't work (for long) than you can do the bomb and pollen filter. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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