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LoveTheMud

Member Since: 19 Feb 2015
Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire
Posts: 411

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Strange sick / smelly sock smell from heater/air con

Hello,

I've done quite a bit of research into this but thought I would ask the question anyway in case anyone knows of a quick fix or exactly what it is...

I got into my 64 plate defender yesterday and no smell until I started her up and the heater fans came on... I was then hit with what can only be described as a manure / sick smell - although I believe it may be called sweaty sock syndrome

Do any of you wise folk know what or how this has come about or how to fix it?

Cheers
Michael

8th Aug 2016 2:18pm

VeeTee

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1512

If the vehicle has airco and if it has not been used for a long time, moulds and yeasts can grow in the aircon filter. Have the filter changed and use the airco once in a while, even if it is not hot. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
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8th Aug 2016 2:31pm

Balvaig

Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 732

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey

Check drain hole in air intake on wing for blockage. There may be all sorts of grunge in there, especially if you have been off road. If you have aircon or not used it for a while it could be a build up of bacteria in the system. You can buy an anti -bacterial spray to cleanse the system.

Last edited by Balvaig on 8th Aug 2016 2:42pm. Edited 1 time in total

8th Aug 2016 2:32pm

LoveTheMud

Member Since: 19 Feb 2015
Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire
Posts: 411

fantastic, thank you both!

8th Aug 2016 2:37pm

macfrank

Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: somewhere in the north
Posts: 1081

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Balvaig wrote:
There may be all sorts of grunge in there...

Indeed. A few weeks ago I noticed that smell in my MINI, and a rattle. This is what they found:

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8th Aug 2016 5:33pm

Romadog

Member Since: 07 Jul 2011
Location: Powys
Posts: 1749

8th Aug 2016 6:14pm

LoveTheMud

Member Since: 19 Feb 2015
Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire
Posts: 411

8th Aug 2016 7:29pm

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 740

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Or, it could be your ignition switch burning up and fusing with one of the wires...

9th Aug 2016 2:59am

jeffersj

Member Since: 23 Jan 2015
Location: Near Preston
Posts: 431

1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bronze Green

If it is not debris then it is uncommon for air con to smell because of the bacteria crap while not being in uses. motor factors sell a spray that can clear the smell. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A
Ex 90 TD5
Ex D3
Ex D4

9th Aug 2016 7:53am

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