Hi,

I have a 2005 Monte Carlo that has recently developed an odor inside the vehicle. Has anyone else experience this? If so, what have you done?


Thanks!

 

i do when i first shut the a/c off

 

it sounds like your ac box is developing an odor. from the condensation developed by your evaporator core. take it to the dealer and they will install a wiring kit that will operate you blower motor at different periods after shut down. this will dry your evaporator core and eliminate the odor. also they will put a coating on the evaporator core itsself. ive installed a few of these on vehicles and it seems to be very effective. good luck.

 

Hey Chevy, is there a TSB or a recall notice regarding this one. I have heard of this occuring with a number of Monty's.

TVW

 

this is the only service bullitin in this area of concern on the ntsa site

Make : CHEVROLET Model : MONTE CARLO Year : 2005
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Service Bulletin Num : 3129 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 2004
NHTSA Item Number: 10009949
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Summary:
A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZING. *TC
Check to Request Research. Submit below.

 

i dont know off hand but its not a specific, kit its pretty much wire inline, it universal. ill look for tsb's tomorrow.

 

ya i just looked at the web site and that was as close as i could see that involved the a/c
but it sure does smell bad i got it also but i live out in the country and at $2.00 +a gal.for gas
i not going to make an extra trip to town, here is the link i got the info from,

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr.../tsbsearch.cfm

 

i was gonna see whats on gms website. their stuff changes every day. ive never used the website you linked, but if i find something on the gm site ill paste it in a thread, but they dont necessarily need a bulletin to do the fix on the a/c. basically they may look for a part number. but ive done this on a couple of cars from tahoes to s10s to cavaliers. ill let you know tomorrow when i get to work.

 

let us know, i would like to know what i'm talking about before i take it in, thanks

 

here is a document i found that your dealer will be able to find on the gm service information website. Document ID# 787457
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

this is showing to install the evap core coating and how to dry the core. they should have no trouble helping you. all they have to do is a document search. another thing i was wondering about, your dont have water on your passenger floor do you. ive run into problems where the water deflector under the cowel panel is falling off and letting water into the blower box. i dont know why they deisgned it this way but if i ever touch one i put sealer on the mounting surface because there isnt much holding it on. i had a car i had to remove the whole interior and let air dry a week. that may also be something for them to check. good luck, and remember its their job to make you happy.