HVAC ODOR: NEW technical service bulletin from toyota

[drifto]

cool, i just cleaned out my windshield cowl with soap and water and the odor went away. usually its from debris and moisture sitting inside the windshild cowl which causes mildew or mold thus the smell. but it seems like this s.b. has to do with the evaporator housing getting stinky.

Andy, whats the labor time on this one? if its not an all day thing maybe i can setup an appointment one of these weekends and have it done, plus come to think of it i have to do that silly seatbelt recall too.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by Lafiro

Wow, thats not right, mine smells too, Im at 3 years, but 50k miles. ugh.... Maybe I will try anyway since I have to get the car inspected.

Then again: http://www.etimago.com/yaris/TSB/T-A...20Odor%20).pdf

Said mentioned service bulletin is superceeded by this one dated 04/07/09.

Originally Posted by drifto

cool, i just cleaned out my windshield cowl with soap and water and the odor went away. usually its from debris and moisture sitting inside the windshild cowl which causes mildew or mold thus the smell. but it seems like this s.b. has to do with the evaporator housing getting stinky.

Andy, whats the labor time on this one? if its not an all day thing maybe i can setup an appointment one of these weekends and have it done, plus come to think of it i have to do that silly seatbelt recall too.

depending on vin breakdown its between 4.0/4.3 hours.Let me have mine done and i'll let you know exactley how long.Chances are i'll swing you a loaner car for the day.

[drifto]

Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

depending on vin breakdown its between 4.0/4.3 hours.Let me have mine done and i'll let you know exactley how long.Chances are i'll swing you a loaner car for the day.

sounds like a plan. let me know whats up when your all set. as always, much appreciated


by the way does the dash need to come out to access the evaporator? just curious...