Air Conditioner Evaporator cleaning

[T_E]

My 2012 has a slight musty odor when running ventilation. Was perfect for the last 4 months, then sat at dealer for 4 days. I drove it home, and after it sat for two weeks, I noticed a musty smell.

Dealer says Hyundai has an evaporator cleaning kit that they use to spray on the core to kill any "stuff".

Has anyone used this product, and installed it?

Would love to see a writeup of the procedure and / or pictures.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

Do it yourself:

http://www.premiumboatcare.com/odor-bomb-new-car.html?productid=odor-bomb-new-car&channelid=FROOG

When I was working detail at Hyundai, these are what we used to get the smell of a smoker out of the car. That smell gets in everything.

Turn on the AC and turn the car air on circulate then bomb the car with that spray and let the AC run for about 15 or 30 mins. Then it should be done

 

[T_E]

That will certainly take care of the odor, thanks!

I'd really like to get at the root cause-the mold / mildew on the evaporator core. Dealer said $100 and leave car there 2 days so they can apply the coil cleaner, and look for any other issues.

This is NOT a warranty or adjustment repair that is provided by Hyundai. Problem I have is that it is an extra 200 miles of chasing and 1/2 day of work.

I'd like to know if anyone has cleaned the coil with the Hyundai kit that is made for this purpose. I don't have the part #. I am wondering if I can apply the foam through the drain line, and then rinse it....

 

[imperial4ever]

That will certainly take care of the odor, thanks!

I'd really like to get at the root cause-the mold / mildew on the evaporator core. Dealer said $100 and leave car there 2 days so they can apply the coil cleaner, and look for any other issues.

This is NOT a warranty or adjustment repair that is provided by Hyundai. Problem I have is that it is an extra 200 miles of chasing and 1/2 day of work.

I'd like to know if anyone has cleaned the coil with the Hyundai kit that is made for this purpose. I don't have the part #. I am wondering if I can apply the foam through the drain line, and then rinse it....

For price you paid for the Equus, this service should be complimentary.

 

[T_E]

Agreed....but the dealer says it is not a manufacturing defect. And, they didn't sell me the car.....so there's no skin in the game.

I'll remember this when I'm in the market for my next car, though!

Funny thing is, until I visited the dealer and the car sat in their shop for 4 days, I never had this issue.