Air Conditioning Odor

So I have a 04 Endeavor and there has been a foul odor (moldy) coming from the vents when the AC is turned on. I checked on Google and read some things what I should do. It says to check for the AC draining which it doesnt seem to be doing, Which leads me here. Where is the drain for the AC located on the vehicle. Also What cleaning solution should I use to clean the coils up with. Thanks for your time.

Wolfe

So I have a 04 Endeavor and there has been a foul odor (moldy) coming from the vents when the AC is turned on. I checked on Google and read some things what I should do. It says to check for the AC draining which it doesnt seem to be doing, Which leads me here. Where is the drain for the AC located on the vehicle. Also What cleaning solution should I use to clean the coils up with. Thanks for your time.

Wolfe

I'm not to sure of this.. but does the A/c's on Endeavor have their own filters?? that could be the problem

So I have a 04 Endeavor and there has been a foul odor (moldy) coming from the vents when the AC is turned on. I checked on Google and read some things what I should do. It says to check for the AC draining which it doesnt seem to be doing, Which leads me here. Where is the drain for the AC located on the vehicle. Also What cleaning solution should I use to clean the coils up with. Thanks for your time.

Wolfe
there is a drain 4 the condensate at the front of the ac usually in the engine bay it is a rubber hose they get blocked with debries etc clean it out with screwdriver or somthing simular also you can use a deoderiser spray

I have the same issue. It is a foul smell, it is a moldy/dusty smell. What do you do about? I noticed something was mentioned about a filter??

Let me know .. please !!
:screwy:
.. Erin

there is a drain 4 the condensate at the front of the ac usually in the engine bay it is a rubber hose they get blocked with debries etc clean it out with screwdriver or somthing simular also you can use a deoderiser spray

Hi,

We own a 2004 Endeavor and we have the leaking problem. My husband has looked all along the firewall in the engine bay and can't find rubber hose. Could you be more specific, please?

at the base of the heater /ac core the plastic surround
the lowest point of the heater is where the water collects there should be a hose that directs the water from condensation and directs it outside the passenger compartment sometimes they get dislodged or blocked
the hose may go through the firewall or the floor

My buddy works for a company named AirSept that makes products just for your type of issue. They got their start making chemicals and special tools to clean a car's ac evaporator. Mold and other microbial growth can grow in your evaporator and cause the stench. I know a lot of VW dealer's carry their evaporator cleaner and coating.

You can get info here: www.airsept.com (http://www.airsept.com)

hate to be the bearer of bad news,but this is a very common problem with the endeavor.you have to remove the airbox and clean out the foam used to insulate the box(it chips off and clogs the drain)there is a tsb out for this problem.ive repaired several of these.heres my trick.......remove the lower part of the heater-box on the passenger side.better have a good tool collection cause it takes some doing to get to the screws for the mixer module.once you get the box opened use a long air nozzle to blow the debris out of the drain tube.once its clear re-assemble.good luck......Matt

there is a drain 4 the condensate at the front of the ac usually in the engine bay it is a rubber hose they get blocked with debries etc clean it out with screwdriver or somthing simular also you can use a deoderiser spray

Need a little help here. Does anyone have a location document. Some kind of visual picture as to where this tube is. I am just not finding it. 2004 Endeavor:banghead:

It is really hard to see or get to. It doesnt stick out enough to see but it is behind the engine, in a cutout on the firewall. You have to get underneath and look up with a mirror and a light, have fun cleaning it out :P. An easier trick would be to get some lysol, start the car, turn on the a/c and spray it in the cowl vents. It won't work instantly but after a couple of good treatments your a/c won't stink nearly as much.