Aircon anti-bac stuff?

briers · 11-29-2010, 03:50 PM

Any suggestions for some anti-bac stuff for the aircon?

Didn't smell as fresh today.

I'm having my microfilter changed on thursday and i'll refuse the air con service if they "recommend" it.

So just looking for advice on what stuff to get and where i put it under the bonnet.

Thanks all

no_ball · 11-29-2010, 05:13 PM

best method is to spray direct onto evaporator core air off face if possible. All the other stuff is just expensive tat.

spandeli · 11-30-2010, 03:06 AM

I did try a spray i got from an aircon specialist last summer. I sprayed it direcly in the aircon vents as suggested by the manufacturer.

Two minutes later, all the indicators and lights in the dashboard, even the radio went crazy. Flushings warning lights everywere.ABS DTC hazards, Check engine etc..

No point to mention how scared i got .. Left the car at my garage, didnt dare to start the engine obviously, until the day after.

Then everything went back to normal thank God

Ant Man · 11-30-2010, 03:23 AM

Not sure if 100% partial but BMWCar magazine printed an article a few months back about the air-con cans that can be let off inside a vehicle. They could possibly damage the system and detailed how the Wynn system that BMW uses worked. I think the 'refresh' service is about £40 from BMW. It sanitises all the interior of the car including roof-lining and carpets. I had mine done recently plus a regas service (£90 approx) which was free due to well documented issues of poor sevice.

As good maintenance, it's good to run the air con on full power cold for 3 mins and then full power hot (to dry it out) once a month to keep the seals lubricated, pressure up and prevent smells.

doughboy · 11-30-2010, 04:10 AM

The can style antibac vapours are set of in the car with the aircon on max cold, all doors and windows shut and recirculate ON, this draws the vapour round and round the system.

Results are mixed, apart from a fresh smell for a bit, the mouldy smell soon comes back from what reports you'll find on here.

This has often been caused by a blocked evaporator drain pipe meaning the evap compartment starts to fill with stagnant water.

Something to check anyway.

11-29-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
briers Ben 62 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: Tesla p85d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands,UK iTrader: (0)	Aircon anti-bac stuff? Any suggestions for some anti-bac stuff for the aircon? Didn't smell as fresh today. I'm having my microfilter changed on thursday and i'll refuse the air con service if they "recommend" it. So just looking for advice on what stuff to get and where i put it under the bonnet. Thanks all
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-29-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
no_ball No Fear 13 Rep 278 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Solihull iTrader: (0)	best method is to spray direct onto evaporator core air off face if possible. All the other stuff is just expensive tat.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-30-2010, 03:06 AM	#3
spandeli First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320D M Sport Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	I did try a spray i got from an aircon specialist last summer. I sprayed it direcly in the aircon vents as suggested by the manufacturer. Two minutes later, all the indicators and lights in the dashboard, even the radio went crazy. Flushings warning lights everywere.ABS DTC hazards, Check engine etc.. No point to mention how scared i got .. Left the car at my garage, didnt dare to start the engine obviously, until the day after. Then everything went back to normal thank God
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-30-2010, 03:23 AM	#4
Ant Man Major 75 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Anglia iTrader: (1)	Not sure if 100% partial but BMWCar magazine printed an article a few months back about the air-con cans that can be let off inside a vehicle. They could possibly damage the system and detailed how the Wynn system that BMW uses worked. I think the 'refresh' service is about £40 from BMW. It sanitises all the interior of the car including roof-lining and carpets. I had mine done recently plus a regas service (£90 approx) which was free due to well documented issues of poor sevice. As good maintenance, it's good to run the air con on full power cold for 3 mins and then full power hot (to dry it out) once a month to keep the seals lubricated, pressure up and prevent smells.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-30-2010, 04:10 AM	#5
doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	The can style antibac vapours are set of in the car with the aircon on max cold, all doors and windows shut and recirculate ON, this draws the vapour round and round the system. Results are mixed, apart from a fresh smell for a bit, the mouldy smell soon comes back from what reports you'll find on here. This has often been caused by a blocked evaporator drain pipe meaning the evap compartment starts to fill with stagnant water. Something to check anyway.
	Appreciate 0 Quote