keckert Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 I have a 2009 Cooper S and lately, when I turn on my AC, the air smells like a stale musty vacuum cleaner. This goes away after about 3 minutes. Has anyone else experienced this or know how to resolve it? I'm wondering if there is an interior cabin air filter that may have gotten wet. Any thoughts are welcome!
maacodale Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 Probably looking at a cabin filter. Can't hurt. If memory serves me right, I believe you can access it through the glove box area. Also, Fabreze makes a car freshener spray. Turn on the vents and the fan and spray into the ducts in the cowl in front of the windshield. I haven't done mine in a while, but it does freshen up the cabin. You can get it at target, Wal mart, K mart and most auto part stores. Might be worth a try first.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 Tigger has been smelling musty lately when the AC comes on and I just ordered the Cabin Air filter. I'm hoping it helps Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Hawkeye Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 The smell may, in fact, be from a poorly performing cabin air filter. Although, the OEM CAF in the S Mini is carbon impregnated. It may be time for a new one! :itsme: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 11, 2010 Report Posted August 11, 2010 I was reading they last about a year. I got mine today and hope to change it by Fri. Will let you guys know if it makes a difference Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 11, 2010 Report Posted August 11, 2010 I just changed mine, will let you know if it makes a difference but the old one looked pretty nasty. I found this video with good instruction. No tools needed and it took about 3 mins http://www.minicooperspeed.com/2001-2006-mini-cooper-cabin-air-filter-replacement/ Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 12, 2010 Report Posted August 12, 2010 Me again The car smells great, clean and no mold or stank Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
keckert Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks Ali! Where did you order your filter? Ken
VioletDC Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 I bought 2 last year from eBay (just LOVE that site!), but can't remember the seller. However, here's another 1 that offers the carbon and regular types (I got the carbon) @ ~$11: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-2006-MINI-COOPER-CABIN-AIR-FILTER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ200457953687QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 17, 2010 Report Posted August 17, 2010 I got mine at Moss MINI Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
