Funky Smell

[97zman]

Hello everyone,
It's been a while, good to be back on the forum. Hopefully this is the right place to post this.

I have an odor in my truck that I can't seem to get rid of. I suspected that it was wet leaves etc since I have to park it outside. It doesn't leak so I have no wet carpet etc. I removed the cowl and cleaned all of that out as well as behind the fenders. I also removed the blower and cleaned the pine needles etc from that area as well. The odor has diminished somewhat but is still there. I was checking out the Clean Air Kit (CA-300) in the store and was wondering if anyone has used this. If not I am opened to other suggestions as well. I would rather not just cover the smell with scents.

Thanks,
Mike

[So.Cal.]

Curious, Does the odor get worse or do you get blasted in the face with it when you turn on the A/C? And, have you checked all the carpets to see if any are wet, or if its not to hard pull up the carpet to see if there is mold/mildew on the padding?

[97zman]

The odor is pretty much the same all the time and is less now that I did the cleaning and removed all of the wet leaves etc. I'll check under the carpets but there is no evidence of any wetness on top.

[AeroCleanse]

If it has a cabin air filter you should change it. Also check the AC drain to make sure its not blocked. You can try 1z-einszett Klima Kleen

[Dubbin1]

If the smell is coming from the air box then give this a shot 1Z Einszett Klima-Cleaner Air Conditioner Treatment (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-klima-cleaner-air-freshener.html) My wifes work car had a musty odor so i just tried this stuff and so far its been working great as there is no longer an odor.

[97zman]

Excellent, thanks. It is a musty sort of smell. My 97 Z71 is way before cabin filters. I was able to clear the drain by pulling out the blower motor. Thanks for the info on the product. I will get some asap.

Thanks again.

[ScottB]

older vehicles have what I believe they called and open system versus a closed system. As such you could have mold and mildew in the lines. You might wanna visit someone with knowledge as they might have a way to clean it.

The Einszett kit is great for getting rid of internal smells within the vents and such too. I have also found spraying some disenfectant (like Lysol) into the outside air vent (cowl) while air is on high seems to help and could kill/remove any bacteria sitting in this area from the leafs and other materials that started to decay.

[Wax Gorilla]

Start by using a pie tin full of Baking Soda and or Charcoal (not the stuff impregnated with lighter fluid already). Griots also sells a great product that is reusable / rechargable that is in a permanent mesh bag. Called "STINK-BE-GONE" grat for any trunk where gym clothing, shoes or Golf bags are sometimes stored. I throw a bag in every vehicle. The Griots unit comes with instructions on how to bring it back to new. This product does not MASK the ODOR it neutralizes and traps it.

[97zman]

Again, great info guys. Thanks a lot.