2008 Volvo S60

ALZBETA

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2008 VOLVO S60

Smells problem
2008 Volvo S60 Automatic 10000 miles

Hi,
During the last 4-5 months there is an odor (kind of industrial solvent like) which enters through the AC system. It wasn't like this when I bought it. It is more prominent once the engine has been ignited and car is in motion (especially after longer periods of parking), yet its intensity decrease after a few minutes of driving. I've already been to 2 certified volvo repair shops and they did not locate the fault. Though I don't know the source, its obviously entering through the vents; the AC's performence is superb, and it has already been treated with a special agent: anti bacteria & fungus without any change. What your opinion? And how should continue (currently I'm driving with open windows to dilute the smell). Thanks alot, Joe

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JIS001

MECHANIC
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Did they do the cabin system deoderizer and replace the cabin air filter? If not then have them do that first. Also there is a software that they need to download to activate the afterblow function. Whatthat does is after certain amount of hours of
A/C use when the car is in park the blower motor will come on high for 5 minutes to dry the evaporator core and keep it from smelling. Also they need to mae sure the A/C drains are clear.