Jerrimie Clutched November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Hi guys, Just wanna check if anyone had faced such a similar problem before. My A/C is set to recycle mode, but i still can smell smells from outside, esp when travelling behind those 2stroke bikes. I am driving a 2006 AT sunny. Thanks in advanced. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinosaka 1st Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 All cars not air tight sure have smell come in one... Go try chg air con filter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 I think is normal bah, cos my parents van and sometimes my fit also have this smell when black smoke from front veh etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Sometimes the flap that controls the recirculation mode cannot close properly (eg. blocked by debris) resulting in a gap which outside still can come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit 1st Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Learn from air con mech that most modern cars are designed not to close fully for safety reason. But if it really bothers you, go to any air con mech and they can seal it for you.. Do take into consideration that it will be dangerous as carbon monoxide is odourless- poisoning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezorn86 3rd Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 as pic below. just press the button till u see the orange light on the top... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 On 11/5/2011 at 9:54 AM, Rezorn86 said: as pic below. just press the button till u see the orange light on the top... TS already indicated he set a/c on recirculate mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 On 11/5/2011 at 7:50 AM, Jerrimie said: Hi guys, Just wanna check if anyone had faced such a similar problem before. My A/C is set to recycle mode, but i still can smell smells from outside, esp when travelling behind those 2stroke bikes. I am driving a 2006 AT sunny. Thanks in advanced. There is usually a vent hole (to the outside) which is not closed completely. On my getz, if the cable is seated properly, it will leave a small gap even when you pull it all the way to recycle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 (edited) On 11/5/2011 at 8:57 AM, Hermit said: Learn from air con mech that most modern cars are designed not to close fully for safety reason. That's not true. It's usually a problem with the vent not closing completely. A problem does not become a feature. I think there are too many problems that workshop like to sweep away saying it's not a problem...it's like that one...just bcoz they are lazy to fix it or they can't fix it. Edited November 5, 2011 by Kb27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrimie Clutched November 5, 2011 Author Share November 5, 2011 yeah i have already set to circulate internally mode. But the smell stills come in from outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrimie Clutched November 5, 2011 Author Share November 5, 2011 oh ok if its like some bro said a safety feature den its ok but just worried something's spoilt thats a bigger problem in term of $$. 5 year car liao all the wear and tear start coming liao haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Actually if you can get access to aircon filter area, you can try to peek in to see the flap in action. Then you will know if it can close properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Don't worry....I sit Mercedes and BMW....also can smell the outside smoke. It's normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 On 11/5/2011 at 7:50 AM, Jerrimie said: Hi guys, Just wanna check if anyone had faced such a similar problem before. My A/C is set to recycle mode, but i still can smell smells from outside, esp when travelling behind those 2stroke bikes. I am driving a 2006 AT sunny. Thanks in advanced. I believe the cars come without being air tight when you do that, so some odour/smell do enter the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngck 3rd Gear November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 On 11/6/2011 at 10:36 AM, Good-Carbuyer said: I believe the cars come without being air tight when you do that, so some odour/smell do enter the car. old car is like that one..... after awhile the seal will not be as tight anymore and you can smell "outside air" even though you set to recirculate mode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 On 11/6/2011 at 10:49 AM, Ngck said: old car is like that one..... after awhile the seal will not be as tight anymore and you can smell "outside air" even though you set to recirculate mode I believe you are right. I do not keep the last few cars for many years. Sold after 1 to 2 years, so I do not smell any such odours. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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