Re: Burning Scent From The Heater?
Originally Posted by
spoiler
When I started the car without the filter and cover, the AC sputtered and then seemed to perform badly that day. I have since put the cover back on and the AC now is working properly.
Still a mystery as to how that odor settled in my filter.
There were leaves and debris in the on the filter. How do they get there? From the cowl?
I am one of those rare individuals that drives usually with my windows down (except on the interstate or when it is hot) so I guess that I my interior and lungs are accumulating fine dust
The filter gets moist from damp air and water droplets that can get in the AC air intake and that can start mildew on the filter. Even worse is when the drainage under the cowl gets plugged or partially plugged and water rises up to the air intake. This can let water enter the cars interior and start mildew on the carpets, you may not even notice the damp carpets, just the smell. This water can damage the heater fan as well.
With the filter cover off the airflow will be upset and not function properly. I guess as the fan is on the outside of the filter the air would be blown directly into the car without passing the AC cooling coils.
Last edited by onehundred80; Sep 5, 2017 at 11:35 PM.