Smell when accelerating
Does the 08 z's have a cabin filter? I think the newer z's do have them. It is probably real dirty and needs replacing. Perhaps it is also wet, but usually the case is replacement. I AM NOT 100% on if the 08 Z has a CABIN FILTER or not. Just saying thats what usually causes a bad smell in the care like "stale".
Last edited by Dr. Venture; Feb 25, 2010 at 12:03 PM.
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Was the AC on? As in Air conditioning.
My AC always is a bit musky when you first turn in on, smells odd. If the AC is on and you accelerate quickly the AC turns off to free up power. When you lift the AC turns back on and this might be the smell your referring to.
My AC always is a bit musky when you first turn in on, smells odd. If the AC is on and you accelerate quickly the AC turns off to free up power. When you lift the AC turns back on and this might be the smell your referring to.
It's likely just the exhaust from the EGR solenoid opening, it opens at wide opens throttle so rather than recirculating the exhaust for the sake of emissions it just dumps it all in order to make more power... as you would suspect this dumps out your tail pipes so it would be wierd for you to smell it in the car while accelerating. Anyways this is why it always stinks when a car passes you on the highway at full throttle or close to it.
Otherwise I don't know.
Otherwise I don't know.
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The musty smell you describe mold/mildew in the heater core and ducting. You can lessen the smell considerably by placing a tub of Damp Rid on the floorboard when the car's closed up for awhile. Also try running your heater on max to dry things out. Then turn to vent (no AC) briefly so the heater core won't condense more moisture before shutting the car off.
No that was probably 3 or 4 years ago in my engineering course when we learnt about automotive systems but thanks lol. I guess I'm used to my winter beater Mazda MX6, now that has an EGR valve which I know first hand because it is such an unrealiable piece of crap. My Z has never failed me so I don't know it like the back of my hand. Anyways I need to get back to editting Wikipedia!
No that was probably 3 or 4 years ago in my engineering course when we learnt about automotive systems but thanks lol. I guess I'm used to my winter beater Mazda MX6, now that has an EGR valve which I know first hand because it is such an unrealiable piece of crap. My Z has never failed me so I don't know it like the back of my hand. Anyways I need to get back to editting Wikipedia!
You guys are funny
TreeFiddyZee, I will check the car more for flood issues but so far I can't find anything leading me to believe it was flooded. Does not smell moldy. Smells more like stale air coming though the car.
makopolo, I'm venting from the outside when the smell occurs.
TreeFiddyZee, I will check the car more for flood issues but so far I can't find anything leading me to believe it was flooded. Does not smell moldy. Smells more like stale air coming though the car.
makopolo, I'm venting from the outside when the smell occurs.
You might try pouring a weak bleach and water solution into the air intake vents that are located under the windshield wiper arms. Also, dirt and dust can get into this cabin air intake box and PLUG the drainage holes....If the water cannot drain, it will cause a stale smell, as air is sucked in here, and distributed to your cabin. When you pour water in these intake vents...look underneath the car and make sure it is draining properly. We all see water draining like this on a hot day when we are running our air-conditioner . . . . (the condensation).
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Before i got my Z from my dad, he said it smelt funny, so he took it to the dealer, and i read the invoice when he got home and it stated that Mud/Dirt/ etc were far up near headers and couldn't be Clean...and when i push the car it starts to smell..i don't know its just what i think.
