Lexus RX 2010-15 :: A/C Tends To Smell At Times
May 4, 2016
Had our '13 RX350 into the Toyota dealer this morning for oil change and brake fluid flush (30k service).
The service advisor was trying to get my wife to agree to let them "remove condensation to avoid mildew buildup in the air conditioner."
I'll admit that our A/C does tend to smell at times (I did just change the cabin air filter as part of the 30k service that I performed myself), but I did tell my wife to push back on this recommended service until I could investigate further.
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There are no warning lights, and the vehicle runs just fine. I pulled out the carbon cabin filter (changed about 3 mo ago) - it did not smell and was very clean still. I am hesitant to go to the dealer-afraid they will rip apart the dash, which they probably will not be able to put back together without having rattles and noises after.
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