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Old 06-13-2008, 11:36 PM
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Air Conditioning Issue

I remember reading something previously about this issue, but I can't find. Every once in a while, when I put the AC on in my truck, I get a weird odor coming from the vents. It happens occassionally and is very annoying. I haven't brought it to the dealer yet. Wanna see if it's an easy fix. Thanks
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:04 AM
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I remember reading something previously about this issue, but I can't find. Every once in a while, when I put the AC on in my truck, I get a weird odor coming from the vents. It happens occassionally and is very annoying. I haven't brought it to the dealer yet. Wanna see if it's an easy fix. Thanks
i used to get that odor in my 03 access cab with the ac on low and the in cab recirculation on. i pushed the button to allow fresh air in for about 5 minutes or so and then turned the recirculation back on and it went away.... maybe built up ac fumes or something inside the unit?
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Do you have something dead in your air filter?
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That was my guess. Check the cabin air filter.
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A/C drain nipple

In years past I dealt with the problem on new vehicles. There was a drain nipple that would get plugged up or sometime just stiff from the A/C not being used. The customer complaint would be the same - stale air or a smell from the A/C vents. By squeezeing the rubber nipple on the drain tube the water would drain properly and the problem was solved. When I encountered the problem on my Tundra I couldn't find the drain tube. I checked with the local Toyota dealer and they said it is concealed and takes maybe one and a half hours to get to it. That seemed excessive time wise so I said I would bring it back in and have them take care of in on my next service.

Another symptom of that being the problem is that when the A/C in running on most vehicles there is condensation water dripping from the car. On our Acura it is constant and significant. On the Tundra I never see it. (that is why I went looking and told the dealer)

Sound familiar to any of you?
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In years past I dealt with the problem on new vehicles. There was a drain nipple that would get plugged up or sometime just stiff from the A/C not being used. The customer complaint would be the same - stale air or a smell from the A/C vents. By squeezeing the rubber nipple on the drain tube the water would drain properly and the problem was solved. When I encountered the problem on my Tundra I couldn't find the drain tube. I checked with the local Toyota dealer and they said it is concealed and takes maybe one and a half hours to get to it. That seemed excessive time wise so I said I would bring it back in and have them take care of in on my next service.

Another symptom of that being the problem is that when the A/C in running on most vehicles there is condensation water dripping from the car. On our Acura it is constant and significant. On the Tundra I never see it. (that is why I went looking and told the dealer)

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That actually makes more sense than the air filter. Did they give any clue as to the location of the drain tube?
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squeezin the nipple sounds familiar!
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Jim, good explanation for why the smell might be there and makes a lot of sense. I'll look through some of the pdfs I have and see if I can find anything about where the drain might be. Or maybe look under my truck and get an idea of where it should be.
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squeezin the nipple sounds familiar!
LOL! Good one!
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Anyone find the drain tube?

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