Andrew wrote:
> I have a Sonata GL with 2500 on the clock. For the last 1000 miles the
> air vent has had an odd smell (wet dog !) when switched to intake from
> outside. Anyone else experienced this?
>

Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
I have it in my 06 Sonata.

-B

 

Blair wrote:
> Andrew wrote:
>> I have a Sonata GL with 2500 on the clock. For the last 1000 miles the
>> air vent has had an odd smell (wet dog !) when switched to intake from
>> outside. Anyone else experienced this?
>>
>
> Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
> with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
> smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
> I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Print out Hyundaitech's post about the intake spray and take it to the
dealership. See how they react to that.

JS

 

Blair wrote:
> Andrew wrote:
>> I have a Sonata GL with 2500 on the clock. For the last 1000 miles the
>> air vent has had an odd smell (wet dog !) when switched to intake from
>> outside. Anyone else experienced this?
>>
>
> Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
> with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
> smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
> I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Print out Hyundaitech's post about the intake spray and take it to the
dealership. See how they react to that.

JS

 

Blair wrote:
> Andrew wrote:
>> I have a Sonata GL with 2500 on the clock. For the last 1000 miles the
>> air vent has had an odd smell (wet dog !) when switched to intake from
>> outside. Anyone else experienced this?
>>
>
> Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
> with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
> smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
> I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Print out Hyundaitech's post about the intake spray and take it to the
dealership. See how they react to that.

JS

 

The dealership won't care what I've posted. The easiest solution is to get
some aerosol air freshener and do it yourself if they can't figure out how
to do it on their own.

 

The dealership won't care what I've posted. The easiest solution is to get
some aerosol air freshener and do it yourself if they can't figure out how
to do it on their own.

 

The dealership won't care what I've posted. The easiest solution is to get
some aerosol air freshener and do it yourself if they can't figure out how
to do it on their own.

 

Interdynamics makes a product called Pureair duct system cleaner and
deodorizer for auto airconditioners. I bought mine at Pep Boys. 8 oz spray
can. here is their web site:
http://www.id-usa.com/

 

Interdynamics makes a product called Pureair duct system cleaner and
deodorizer for auto airconditioners. I bought mine at Pep Boys. 8 oz spray
can. here is their web site:
http://www.id-usa.com/

 

Interdynamics makes a product called Pureair duct system cleaner and
deodorizer for auto airconditioners. I bought mine at Pep Boys. 8 oz spray
can. here is their web site:
http://www.id-usa.com/

 

On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:32:36 GMT, Blair <"axis of weevil"@gmail.com> wrote:

>Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
>with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
>smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
>I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Same thing in my Toyota pickup. Smells like dirty socks. Gah!

Here's what I do, and it helps a lot. Instead of running the AC on the
coldest setting and low fan, I run it on a middle setting, and higher fan
speed. That seems to keep things drier, and leaves less moisture for mold to
grow in.

Haven't smelled it yet in the new-ish Sonata. It's the wife's daily driver,
and she keeps the A/C on real low. But if it starts to smell, I can
guarantee she will let me know!
--
Bob

 

On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:32:36 GMT, Blair <"axis of weevil"@gmail.com> wrote:

>Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
>with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
>smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
>I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Same thing in my Toyota pickup. Smells like dirty socks. Gah!

Here's what I do, and it helps a lot. Instead of running the AC on the
coldest setting and low fan, I run it on a middle setting, and higher fan
speed. That seems to keep things drier, and leaves less moisture for mold to
grow in.

Haven't smelled it yet in the new-ish Sonata. It's the wife's daily driver,
and she keeps the A/C on real low. But if it starts to smell, I can
guarantee she will let me know!
--
Bob

 

On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:32:36 GMT, Blair <"axis of weevil"@gmail.com> wrote:

>Absolutely. The best part is that the dealer told me "This is a problem
>with all Hyundais." Two dealers now have told me that I'm stuck with the
>smell. Fantastic isn't it? My Elantra had the exact same issue, and now
>I have it in my 06 Sonata.

Same thing in my Toyota pickup. Smells like dirty socks. Gah!

Here's what I do, and it helps a lot. Instead of running the AC on the
coldest setting and low fan, I run it on a middle setting, and higher fan
speed. That seems to keep things drier, and leaves less moisture for mold to
grow in.

Haven't smelled it yet in the new-ish Sonata. It's the wife's daily driver,
and she keeps the A/C on real low. But if it starts to smell, I can
guarantee she will let me know!
--
Bob