Why does my Lexus have a foul smell?
Over time this moisture can lead to a small amount of mold growth and a foul smell as air first passes over it right after you fire up the fans. Toyota and Lexus make a special kit for this cause of odor:
Why does my Toyota air conditioner have a musty smell?
In May 1997, Toyota sent dealerships TSB AC002-97 that told technicians about customers complaining of musty odors coming from the air conditioners. The bulletin said the smells could arise from blocked evaporator housing drain pipes that cause condensation on the systems.
When did Toyota know about the moldy smell?
Toyota dealers have been issued TSBs about the moldy smells, something the plaintiffs claim shows the automaker has known about the smells for a long time. In May 1997, Toyota sent dealerships TSB AC002-97 that told technicians about customers complaining of musty odors coming from the air conditioners.
Where does the smell from a Lexus come from?
Numerous Toyota and Lexus models named in lawsuit that claims odors come from evaporators. Numerous Toyota and Lexus models named in lawsuit that claims odors come from evaporators.
Why does my Lexus air conditioner have an odor?
Evaporator core from a Lexus. The most common source of odor from the heating and air conditioning is moisture accumulating on the evaporator (removed from the car, above). The evaporator is cooled by the air conditioning system, forming condensation on its fins as it operates, draining out an orifice at the bottom of it’s housing.
Toyota dealers have been issued TSBs about the moldy smells, something the plaintiffs claim shows the automaker has known about the smells for a long time. In May 1997, Toyota sent dealerships TSB AC002-97 that told technicians about customers complaining of musty odors coming from the air conditioners.
Where can I get my Toyota air conditioner smell back?
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Why does my Toyota air conditioner smell like mold?
A common concern Toyota and Lexus owners in Minnesota complain of is a foul odor from their vehicle upon startup, likened to a wet dog, mold or a damp basement. Toyota and Lexus offer several solutions to this problem, including upgraded cabin air filters and a special cleaning kits for the air conditioning system. First, what causes the smell?
What kind of exhaust smell does a car have?
All vehicles will give some sulphur smell (H2S), but in these vehicles (such as mine) it is excessive. If the cabin is sealed (no sunroof or windows open) you will barely notice it, but if they are open, and 10-30secs following a hard acceleration, the H2S smell is very strong.
Over time this moisture can lead to a small amount of mold growth and a foul smell as air first passes over it right after you fire up the fans. Toyota and Lexus make a special kit for this cause of odor:
A common concern Toyota and Lexus owners in Minnesota complain of is a foul odor from their vehicle upon startup, likened to a wet dog, mold or a damp basement. Toyota and Lexus offer several solutions to this problem, including upgraded cabin air filters and a special cleaning kits for the air conditioning system. First, what causes the smell?
What’s the lawsuit about the Lexus ES air conditioner?
The Lexus ES air conditioner smell lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California – Beil, et. al., v. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The plaintiff is represented by Capstone Law, APC.