bad odour
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 22:38
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Lachy
I have had a bad oudour in my LC100. I discovered the smell was caused by wet underlay on the passengers side. I have removed all the vinyle mats (front & rear). The question is how do I get the bad smell out of the underlay. It is now dry but still smells. Also any ideas on how the water got in I will
check the usaul things air con drain and radio antenna
Reply By: donk - Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 23:40
Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 23:40
On a 100 Series the aircond evaporator is installed in the dash behind the glovebox by removing a cover (approx 8 inches high be 4 inches wide) that is held in by about 8 self tappers
Somes times when you reinstall the cover the gasket on the cover does not seal or is damaged & you will get water from the aircond leaking on the lh front floor (common on a 100 series & normally a fitting problem)
The first thing i would do is to
check the drain hose is not blocked (look for water dripping from it with the aircond running) & if is ok than
check (remove the glovebox) if there is water dripping from this cover
The gasket was not available as a seperate part but if it is damaged you can us a sealant or cut a replacment from foam (if vehicle is still under warranty take it to a dealer to fix problem )
As far as the smell from the underlay ,normally you would remove the carpet & underlay & air it out until dry or replace the underlay (a motor trimmer should be able to supply this)
If it is not coming from the aircond
check all firewall & floor grommets & run a hose over all the seams & around the windscreen & look for any
sign of leakage
Regards Don
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Follow Up By: Member - Bob - Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:17
Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:17
Is it possible for water to enter vehicle from the roof rack slots? I can hear water inside vthe A pillar after rain.
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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:30
Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:30
does your car have a sunroof ? water runs through channels in you pillars if you do
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Follow Up By: Member - Bob - Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:46
Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 08:46
Yes I do. Does that mean I can stop having night mares about the A pillars rusting through?
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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 17:46
Monday, Mar 22, 2004 at 17:46
yes mate , they have plastic tubed inserted in there , if the tube has come off the frame , then thats another issue lol
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