Brilliant Air con cleaner. - Page 9

RattyB · 12th June 2018, 20:47

I would remove the glovebox to do this job. More faff, but you can then see exactly what you are doing

The Rovering Member · 15th June 2018, 07:00

Well, going in through the 'inspection plate/grille' has banished my bacterial smells.

Well, the ones emanating from the car itself anyway.

rab60bit · 15th June 2018, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyB

I would remove the glovebox to do this job. More faff, but you can then see exactly what you are doing

Thanks to T16 (and RattyB).
Removing the glovebox is the certain way to get into the recirculation vent/fan (which is hidden at the rear and top RH of the passenger footwell) - once you know where it is/how it's situated I guess you could do it by 'feel' from the footwell. Follow T16's aerosol technique - two good 5-6 seconds applications with a 20 minute interval between applications and a final hot setting drying off session of the hidden evaporator.
I think my AC is a good bit colder now and no odour at all.

Phil th Barrow · 2nd July 2018, 09:52

I follow these instructions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTG0ltP6nfs

BUTT only use 250ml at any one time.

The Rovering Member · 15th July 2023, 17:03

Due to some recent mustiness l gave the system another bombing today, this time taking note of the recirc' inlet method so l removed the fusebox cover & trim panel ensuring there was no obstruction between the aerosol stream & the inlet grille. I got a Normfest bomb & freshener sent from ECP & did try to get some last-minute anti-bac foam but my local factor didn't have any. No matter, it's all fresh again for the moment.

stevestrat · 15th July 2023, 17:23

I used to have a 1.8T and the previous owner had a spaniel. Even after valeting the car smelt of damp dog until an aircon bomb cleared it.

RattyB · 15th July 2023, 18:01

Half the problem is not using the air con all the time. Best way to look after an ac system is to keep it running all year.

15th June 2018, 07:00	#82
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,955 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Well, going in through the 'inspection plate/grille' has banished my bacterial smells. Well, the ones emanating from the car itself anyway. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

2nd July 2018, 09:52	#84
Phil th Barrow Gets stuck in " NOW SOLD" :-( Rover 75 Conni Auto SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stoke Posts: 896 Thanks: 424 Thanked 214 Times in 163 Posts	I follow these instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTG0ltP6nfs BUTT only use 250ml at any one time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th July 2023, 17:03	#85
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,955 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Due to some recent mustiness l gave the system another bombing today, this time taking note of the recirc' inlet method so l removed the fusebox cover & trim panel ensuring there was no obstruction between the aerosol stream & the inlet grille. I got a Normfest bomb & freshener sent from ECP & did try to get some last-minute anti-bac foam but my local factor didn't have any. No matter, it's all fresh again for the moment. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

15th July 2023, 17:23	#86
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,478 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I used to have a 1.8T and the previous owner had a spaniel. Even after valeting the car smelt of damp dog until an aircon bomb cleared it. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

12th June 2018, 20:47	#81
RattyB Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BOGNOR REGIS Posts: 78 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I would remove the glovebox to do this job. More faff, but you can then see exactly what you are doing

15th July 2023, 18:01	#87
RattyB Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BOGNOR REGIS Posts: 78 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Half the problem is not using the air con all the time. Best way to look after an ac system is to keep it running all year.