Lexus IS 2014+ :: Mildew Smell From AC When First Starting?


Jun 7, 2014

I've had this in old cars before but not a car less than a year old ! I have 5,000 miles on mine and everytime I start the car this summer it smells like sour ammonia or mildew. I'm gonna take it in soon but was hoping there was an easy fix. Everything I've read seems temporary.

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When I turn on my car I get a horrible mildew smell from my AC

There's only 3500 miles on it.

It's garaged every night.

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I've had the JoeZ axle back installed for about two months now. I noticed that the engine light came on initially when installing but it went away on its own. I got into an accident and after the repairs were done on my car the light was gone.

It soon came back on but i expected it was because my oil change was due

Got the oil change done and the light was off. Couple days ago the light came back on.

I called the Lexus Dealer and they told me that it might be due to the Gas cap not tight enough. Gave it a few twist but light still remained on.

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Let me know if I'm doing the right things

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Trying to remedy this problem.

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Mk7 GTI, currently at 5k miles but strong mildew smell coming from the vents.. I know the cabin air filters will last at least 15-20k miles.

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It could be the "winter blend" gas that gas stations have right now?

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