Anyone use Ozium in a vette air cond system?

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Hi Folks!
I think this is one for fellow vette owners. Recently, when I start my car and first turn on the air, the smell coming out of the vents is moldy.

Mind you, the car is immaculate even if I have not posted here lately I am still OCD; I live in dry conditions and she stays in the garage.

I called the dealer. They told me to run the system with no on in the car and spray ozium into the front vent, where the air comes in from. I bought it, but I have yet to go out there and do it.

They say this is a common problem.
They said it must be because it is on recycle, but I hate recycle.

Any input here guys n gals?

thanks,
LT:buffing:
 
Hi Lauren. Good to see you back. Next time that you talk to the dealer ask how to access your interior filters. Probably under a cover with a couple of screws. Clean or replace those when you do the Ozium.
 
Jimmie said:
Hi Lauren. Good to see you back. Next time that you talk to the dealer ask how to access your interior filters. Probably under a cover with a couple of screws. Clean or replace those when you do the Ozium.
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Hi Jimmie,
You are so cool. :-)

I sprayed it through the front like they told me to do, so we will see how she smells tomorrow. If not, you are very right - I will need to get under the hood.
You think, for the amounts these puppies cost they would not smell of mold.
I should not have to buy Ozium.
Toyota, where are my NEW SUPRAS??????!

Gratefully,
Lauren
 
When you use your AC, turn the AC off but leave the fan running {on high if possible} a mile or so before you know you'll be shutting down the car. This will dry out all the condensation on the coils and won't promote mold.
 
yah...my honda had the same problem...so did my first 350z...its just one of those things that are almost impossible to engineer around...its just the nature of AC systems to build condensation which then can create mildew/mold....they say good practices are to turn the ac of a couple minutes before you stop driving...and cleaning out the air filters...and spraying mildew cleaner into the intake vent usually found in front of the windshield....
 
YoMike said:
When you use your AC, turn the AC off but leave the fan running {on high if possible} a mile or so before you know you'll be shutting down the car. This will dry out all the condensation on the coils and won't promote mold.
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Ah, thank you!
 
orngez said:
yah...my honda had the same problem...so did my first 350z...its just one of those things that are almost impossible to engineer around...its just the nature of AC systems to build condensation which then can create mildew/mold....they say good practices are to turn the ac of a couple minutes before you stop driving...and cleaning out the air filters...and spraying mildew cleaner into the intake vent usually found in front of the windshield....
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I have never had this happen, nor has anyone in my family or my husban's. I am very surprised. My Hondas never did it....weird.
Thanks for the input!:righton:
 
When you no longer feel cool air coming out of the AC system than it's safe to say no condensation will form on the coils. It's the temp difference that cause the moisture.
 
My GF had a very musty smell coming out of her vents in the Corolla. I located her cabin air filter (behind the glove box), put a new one in and now the smell is gone. The Ozium stuff would work if the smell is in the vents somewhere but it'll only mask the smell if it is indeed the filter. BTW there's only 35,000 miles on her car and the filter was gross.
 
ltoman said:
I have never had this happen, nor has anyone in my family or my husban's. I am very surprised. My Hondas never did it....weird.
Thanks for the input!:righton:
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my brother had a honda at the same time as well and his was fine...my new 350z doesnt have the smell at all...just the luck of the draw i guess...my mom's 1988 volvo had it bad...always smelled like a bathroom at the beach
 
Ok, used Ozium as dealer instructed, and still stinks!!
What do I have to pull apart?
 
I have no idea where the cabin air filter is on Vettes but it is probably behind or underneath the dash somewhere. It should be easily accessable ...
 
budman3 said:
I have no idea where the cabin air filter is on Vettes but it is probably behind or underneath the dash somewhere. It should be easily accessable ...
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:iagree:. If there is a Chevy dealer nearby I'd drop into the parts dept. and inquire about the cost of a new filter (not expensive). Also ask how to access the old filter. He'll be able to get the info. on where it's located.
 
Lauren, have you looked at your owners manual ? ... or call the Chevy dealer as jimmie mention..the filters run $60.00 +..maybe twice that price from the dealer ...
 
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Ok, I will tell hubby it is time to buy me a new one. Thanks guys. Car only has 6300 on it. LOL
 
It may not be cured by the filter. Shouldn't need a new one so soon. I have a new cabin filter but still get the musty smell. It's just like others have said, a product of the moisture in the air sitting in the duct work. If you find something that works, let me know cause I could use the help.
 
Lauren there is a in-cabin filter on the newer Vettes. Look in manual as may need replacing. A/C is sealed unit so no mold should be in unit itself. To see if filter or area where air comes in is blocked/smelly, pop the hood, turn the air on high, and spray some Lysol in the a/c inlet on passenger side. If it repairs it, you can use the products AG sells to formally clean the vents.
 
Pages 3-30 and 6-4 in the owners manual explains when and where filter is at a nd replaced. As a rule of thumb the in-cabin filter is changed every 15k. Also you can buy frigi-fresh made by BG at a dealership to address the smell.
 
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