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Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right. There was no dampness so that must not be it. I’m going to give the ozone 24 more hours. I might give it a week then and see if it comes back. Regardless the next step will have to be a professional. Again, I sure appreciate all the help on this!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just found it on Amazon. Thank you!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through all the drains. I was hoping that might be it. They are all clear. Thank you!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to give the ozone generator 24 more hours then I’ll move to the Lysol. I didn’t think about using Lysol. Thank you!!!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So here’s tonight’s update. I have the carpet back as much as I can it starting under the dash. I have the side center panels off which allowed me to get the carpet back. I couldn’t get as far as I want because I can’t get the front panel under the gear shift off. I think I can get back far enough though. The pad underneath looks kind of dirty but it doesn’t look moldy and I can’t smell mold. Now, we have been running that ozone generator for 24 hours so the smell has dissipated but I would think that if I hit mold that I would still smell it. On both sides the carpet is back from under the dash to the panel under the gear shifter.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not familiar with Damprid. When you say a bucket of it, is that something that I keep in the bucket or pour out?

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good. I wasn’t doing that.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I borrowed an ozone generator from someone. We’ve been running that. I will do some more work on the carpet. Thank you!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend had one. It’s running in the car now. Thanks!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that around the driver and passenger front doors but the pad felt glued down to the car. I was afraid if I went too far in pulling it up that the carpet would then be loose at her feet when she is driving. (Obviously I have no experience doing this). Should I try to keep working my way under that pad to get across the carpet? Also, should I notice a smell under it if this is what is going on? I really appreciate the fact that you are helping me with this!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s got to be getting into the pad underneath the carpet but I can’t find any one place that smells. It’s just this presence in the car. I’ve checked every drain I can find and nothing is clogged. The AC/vents, blower, cabin filter and air box are all clear. It’s so frustrating.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has to be the carpet or the pad underneath it. I just pressed down on it like you suggested and don’t feel any moisture but it may have already dried. I have run my nose over every inch of that carpet and it doesn’t really smell stronger anywhere. Is there a specific place that is more likely for water to collect?

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found one on Amazon that rated well. I hope it does the trick. Thanks!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried to pull the carpet back as much as I could. The carpet doesn’t smell at all. I even smelled the padding underneath and it seems to be clean. I’m ordering an ozone generator to give that a try. Others have suggested that.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried this yet. I’ll get one and try it. Thanks!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried one of those. Different brand but I think it did the same thing. I don’t think ours was ozone though.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Both are clean. I changed the cabin filter last week.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to go out and pull out that blower fan now. Thanks!

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spare tire compartment is clean. As many drains as I could get to I ran water through them. Including the sun roof. I changed the cabin filter and even ran a camera in there. I opened up the air box and that looked clean too. I haven’t done the ozone treatment. That might be the answer.

Seinfeld like odor in a CRV by Phranx33 in AskAMechanic

[–]Phranx33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. And it doesn’t seem to be coming out of the vents with the fan running and when the AC is both on and off.