Camry2009

Yes, Have tried that. vents are clean. Forgot to add that i have also done the drive around with the heater blasting and windows down. This only works for about a day or 2 as well. I have also removed the lower foot exit vent on the passanger side and sprayed Pinoclean through a spraygun into the cavity. As you guessed, the car stank of pino for about a week, the smell came back. I suppose the question now is. Is this a common issue with Toyota AC systems? Would you think this issue could be covered under statutory warranties? http://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Warranties%20and%20refunds%20-%20a%20guide%20for%20consumers%20and%20business.pdf Would it be unreasonable to think that if you have followed all service requirements and car owner manual advice that mold should still grow in the system? Toyota has quoted approx $1500 to $2000 to clean the system as the whole dash needs to be removed.

Hello, First time post and visit to site. After some advice with my Camry issue. I have a sportivo 2009 model that is under extended warranty. The AC has an absolute disgusting smell that comes out of it on starting the car. The smell is then present through the 'trip' just not as strong. The car was serviced recently and the dealer said it appears to be mold in the evaporator and dryer. The service report recommends replacing and sanitizing the system. They attempted to have it put through the extra care warranty department which have refused saying that the system still blows cold air so it is not a warranty issue. So far (over a 5 month period) i have changed filters, emptied a can of Glen 20 and tried the cans you get from car shops. The car smells of the used item for a day or two then its back to the mold smell. AC system drains without issues and serving has only ever occurred through a Toyota dealership. Surely if the car is serviced and had filters changed then there shouldn't be a reason for the mold growing in the internal guts? Can anyone offer advice on how this can be fixed? (without selling the car or costing an arm and a leg) On a side topic. How would i find out what version of AC system is in the car?