2008 Toyota Prius Repair Question
Topics covered: Smell, Vents, Drain tube.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 30, 2010
2008 Toyota Prius smell from vent
Smells problem
2008 Toyota Prius 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 33,500 miles
Sometimes when the air conditioning is first turned on,
the smell of vinegar comes through the vents. What is the cause of this?
2008 Toyota Prius 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 33,500 miles
Sometimes when the air conditioning is first turned on,
the smell of vinegar comes through the vents. What is the cause of this?
Asked by nickboAnswer
Replied on July 31, 2010
Hi there,
have the A/C drain tube check fore a blockage, and get the A/C vents desanitized and deodorised with an A/C vent cleaner, this will more that likely be mould and mildew build up due to trapped moisture in the system.
mark (mhpautos)
