Air Con Smell

[Varero]

Recently, when I turn on zircon, there is a foul smell for few seconds. My Beemer previously has the same issue n I got from BM forum was turn the aircon to the highest temperature (heater) n max fan speed. I tried for few days n the smell went away. I tried this on Merc but doesn't work.

Anyone has similar problem? Manage to rectify? Wat causes it?

[asiadj]

Change air con filter.

After change, remove all those car perfume.

Buy a thirsty hippo put inside car.

Done.

[blackmercs]

This is a common issue for mercs. Ask yr SA to do a thorough cleaning on the air con system during the next servicing. Usually C class got this smelly air con, probably this particular installer didnt wash his/her hand.

[Varero]

Thanks guys

[Martin]

Is true, change aircon filter and the smell is gone.

Easy to change, remove 3 screws, 2 metal clip and slide out.

[Merceman]

Is true, change aircon filter and the smell is gone.

Easy to change, remove 3 screws, 2 metal clip and slide out.

first time I hear someone saying easy! Even the mech was complaining! Lol

[Martin]

Watch YouTube and learn from there. Took me 5 mins to change

[jon]

Is true, change aircon filter and the smell is gone.

Easy to change, remove 3 screws, 2 metal clip and slide out.

Hi, i was trying to change the aircon cabin filter myself over the weekend.

However, i realised that the 3 screws is not a standard type.... is like a star shape?

Is this tool commonly available?

Anyone can advise?

[yc3333]

Jon, that sounds like a Torx key to me. Readily available at all hardware shops

[jon]

Thanks Bro, will go find.

[Varero]

Mine is PI car. Sent it back n they say filter is ok no need change. They do cleaning of air con n charge $170. But now the smell still exist... Sigh !

[blackmercs]

Is it a C class? There are a batch found without air con filter installed at all. See&See replied is batch problem!!

[asiadj]

Well done..... Not installed at all.

[Varero]

Mine is E coupe. Yes there is filter in there.

Not sure where elese i can go to get tis problem chk n rectify.

Is it a C class? There are a batch found without air con filter installed at all. See&See replied is batch problem!!

[Old-MAN]

Bro Varero, I think 1 of the site sponsor does AC flashing, you can try that.

 

Hope it helps.

[blackmercs]

Mine is E coupe. Yes there is filter in there.

Not sure where elese i can go to get tis problem chk n rectify.

Hmm E class shouldnt have this issue. Try old-man suggestion, this oldman is a wise man.

[Calvin7222]

I had same problem, but after replacing air con cabin filter, smell gone. You may want to try that. Mine is W212

[Ody_2004]

Happened to my W204 too.. Changed filter problem solved.

[Varero]

Ok. Will try the site sponsor

[Varero]

Whats the price range to replace a air con filter?

[sw00sh]

Having the same problem and C&C SA advise to change the filter, may cost $100+ not too sure as I didn't get an actual quote.

What's the damage you guys pay for the filter ah?

 

Thanks bros for sharing.

[Varero]

Having the same problem and C&C SA advise to change the filter, may cost $100+ not too sure as I didn't get an actual quote.

What's the damage you guys pay for the filter ah?

 

Thanks bros for sharing.

I changed the filter outside and the smell gone away. Abt 100+ too outside..

[rocknroll14]

My car is W212. Bought a genuine merc air con filter for this car at $75.

 

I just changed today… took me about 30 mins as this is the first time and I was super kiasu. There are videos to refer to on the Net… just google for them.

 

[F&F]

My car is W212. Bought a genuine merc air con filter for this car at $75.

 

I just changed today… took me about 30 mins as this is the first time and I was super kiasu. There are videos to refer to on the Net… just google for them.

 

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I just changed mine too... at workshop for $95 

[asiadj]

I just changed mine too... at workshop for $95 

 

ok wat... wats wrong? cannot be no charge labour one right?