Nasty smell in Prado
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 11, 2014 at 15:40
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Just returned 2 weeks ago from the Gulf and East Arnhem. Detailed the Prado diligently (dust was amongst some of the worst we have encountered). Since then we have been noticing a bad smell, which could have stared even before we returned
home but has progressively become worse. My thought is that a little furry critter has found an aperture, climbed in and died. We've searched and searched. Does anyone know if the Prado has any known blind apertures or have you found dead bodies in unexpected
places?
By the way...Someone from Explore Oz recommended Baniyala up in Arnhem, whoever it was I hope you're reading as it was truly stunning!! To anyone doing the Gulf, 7 Emus (E of
Borroloola) is also stunning.
Thanks
Noels
Reply By: Roughit.Instyle - Saturday, Oct 11, 2014 at 18:36
Saturday, Oct 11, 2014 at 18:36
Some years ago we encountered a similar smell in the Land Cruiser returning from
Cape York. A bush rat/mouse apparently climbed into the air-conditioning and got caught when the vent closed when it was switched on. Upon finding the aperture under the dash, unfortunately the body burst and the emitting stench was so powerful, had to hang the head out of the window. It required a coat hanger straightened out to extract the rat bit by bit, and then the smell disappeared.
Good luck. Cheers - Ngaire
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Reply By: Life Member-Doug T NSW - Sunday, Oct 12, 2014 at 08:24
Sunday, Oct 12, 2014 at 08:24
Having spent a few years in North Qld and the Top End I once had a bad odor problem too... I think you will have a dead Gheko or Frog in the air vent system , when the vent is open or the A/C is used you'll get the smell, it'll disappear after a few weeks as it decomposes and dries up. Actually my problem was in the fan, I turned it on one morning and heard something getting minced up.
The little buggers can't get in from the vents below the windscreen , it has mesh under the grill, more than likely got in through an open window , then entered a dash vent.
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Sunday, Oct 12, 2014 at 11:46
Sunday, Oct 12, 2014 at 11:46
While I wouldn't discount a little furry critter, would have to agree with Doug that it may be a gecko or frog. It's amazing the amount of odour they give off when they are "ripe". We've had to evacuate our bedroom for a few nights when a gecko "suicided" in the aircon.
Would do a sniff
test, to see if you can isolate where the smell is strongest, and maybe work from there. A
bright torch can often make them easier to see if under the dash or seats.
"Nilodor" is a smell-stopper (available in supermarkets)that works
well, though I reckon it smells a bit clinical. Have seen an undertaker use it before he zipped up a body bag some years back. I prefer Supercheap "New Car" deodorant to mask any in-car smells, odours or emissions.
Small birds can get caught around the grill area too and provide a lot of odour for a few days. Hope you find it or it dries up quickly
Bob
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