A/C smells like urine

Vintalage · 07-19-2003, 07:11 AM

I cannot believe i'm experiencing this smell again through the grand am. It happened in the alero I had and now it's happening in the grand am. When I first turn on the A/C, I get a urine-like smell out of the vents.

Did someone **** on my hood and it leaked into the windshield air intake?

I mean WTF??? This seems like another flaw with these cars. From one problem to the next. I give up!!!

Molson · 07-19-2003, 07:19 AM

Told ya it wasn't a good idea to pee there when you were drunk.. But did you listen? Nooooooooooo.

Jagey · 07-19-2003, 07:35 AM

Are you sure it's the A/C on when the **** smell is there, or is it just the regular fan blowing?

Vintalage · 07-19-2003, 08:45 AM

hahahaha Molson!!!

Jagey, i'll have to double check that but I believe it's when the a/c kicks in.

Jagey · 07-19-2003, 09:29 AM

Hey, i just realized you have an 02. If it is warranty, why don't you let the dealer deal with it?

Jagey · 07-19-2003, 09:31 AM

Also, if the smell only occurs at first, that could very well just be stagnant air that's been sitting around for a while. Your new car smell is probably starting to wear out (and it used to overpower stagnant air stench) but now the stagnant air smell is setting in. That's my guess at least.

Phantom Phoenix · 07-19-2003, 09:55 AM

i don't remember stagnant air smelling like ****

Jagey · 07-19-2003, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phantom Phoenix
i don't remember stagnant air smelling like ****

Yeah, you're right. Your dealer or service guy or whomever did your oil change probably took a quick **** in your A/C equipment.

Phantom Phoenix · 07-19-2003, 10:35 AM

haha, unfortunately that is believeable

Vintalage · 07-19-2003, 10:56 AM

Well, this just started happening yesterday. So I posted here to see if others had this same problem. When the car goes in to get the windows replaced (windows scrathing), i'll let them know of this problem.

Phantom Phoenix · 07-19-2003, 10:59 AM

well let us know what it was when you find out

Panacea · 07-19-2003, 11:12 AM

Have you had a lot of rain lately? It's possible that it is mildew.

dearim · 07-19-2003, 11:46 AM

Panacea's probably correct.

I had a similar problem with my Integra and with my '87 Nova before that. I found if I turned the air conditioning off and left the fan running for a minute before turning off the car that it would dry the system out, and the mildewy smell wouldn't come through the next time I started the car.

Panacea · 07-19-2003, 11:51 AM

Yeah, a little smell is normal, a lot fo smell is usually a clogged drain.

Phantom Phoenix · 07-19-2003, 12:00 PM

mildewy smell and **** smell are 2 different smells though

Panacea · 07-19-2003, 12:20 PM

Well my pee smells different from time to time..One day it smells like blueberrys, the next it smells like whiskey... Besides, everyones smell differs, and Vint, may associate the smell w/pee. Who knows. I'm sticking with mildew.

Phantom Phoenix · 07-19-2003, 12:49 PM

alright

1/2dolla · 07-19-2003, 06:17 PM

You need more vegetables in your diet...hehe

Quote:

Originally posted by Panacea
Well my pee smells different from time to time..One day it smells like blueberrys, the next it smells like whiskey... Besides, everyones smell differs, and Vint, may associate the smell w/pee. Who knows. I'm sticking with mildew.

Pacman · 07-19-2003, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Panacea
blueberrys

Ghostrider · 07-19-2003, 08:08 PM

Sorry for the pun...but you did'nt **** anybody off recently. I agree with taking it to the dealer. That's what warrenty's are for.

07-19-2003, 07:11 AM	#1
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	A/C smells like urine I cannot believe i'm experiencing this smell again through the grand am. It happened in the alero I had and now it's happening in the grand am. When I first turn on the A/C, I get a urine-like smell out of the vents. Did someone **** on my hood and it leaked into the windshield air intake? I mean WTF??? This seems like another flaw with these cars. From one problem to the next. I give up!!! __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

07-19-2003, 07:19 AM	#2
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	Told ya it wasn't a good idea to pee there when you were drunk.. But did you listen? Nooooooooooo. __________________ Sig

07-19-2003, 07:35 AM	#3
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	Are you sure it's the A/C on when the **** smell is there, or is it just the regular fan blowing? __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

07-19-2003, 08:45 AM	#4
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	hahahaha Molson!!! Jagey, i'll have to double check that but I believe it's when the a/c kicks in. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

07-19-2003, 09:29 AM	#5
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	Hey, i just realized you have an 02. If it is warranty, why don't you let the dealer deal with it? __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

07-19-2003, 09:31 AM	#6
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	Also, if the smell only occurs at first, that could very well just be stagnant air that's been sitting around for a while. Your new car smell is probably starting to wear out (and it used to overpower stagnant air stench) but now the stagnant air smell is setting in. That's my guess at least. __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

07-19-2003, 09:55 AM	#7
Phantom Phoenix On Adrenaline Rush Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stanton, KY Age: 38 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	i don't remember stagnant air smelling like **** __________________ -Seth Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

07-19-2003, 10:35 AM	#9
Phantom Phoenix On Adrenaline Rush Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stanton, KY Age: 38 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	haha, unfortunately that is believeable __________________ -Seth Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

07-19-2003, 10:56 AM	#10
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Well, this just started happening yesterday. So I posted here to see if others had this same problem. When the car goes in to get the windows replaced (windows scrathing), i'll let them know of this problem. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

07-19-2003, 10:59 AM	#11
Phantom Phoenix On Adrenaline Rush Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stanton, KY Age: 38 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	well let us know what it was when you find out __________________ -Seth Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

07-19-2003, 11:12 AM	#12
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Have you had a lot of rain lately? It's possible that it is mildew. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

07-19-2003, 11:46 AM	#13
dearim Casual Car Nut AKA: Michael Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah Age: 47 Posts: 228 Vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus SEL	Panacea's probably correct. I had a similar problem with my Integra and with my '87 Nova before that. I found if I turned the air conditioning off and left the fan running for a minute before turning off the car that it would dry the system out, and the mildewy smell wouldn't come through the next time I started the car.

07-19-2003, 11:51 AM	#14
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Yeah, a little smell is normal, a lot fo smell is usually a clogged drain. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

07-19-2003, 12:00 PM	#15
Phantom Phoenix On Adrenaline Rush Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stanton, KY Age: 38 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	mildewy smell and **** smell are 2 different smells though __________________ -Seth Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

07-19-2003, 12:20 PM	#16
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Well my pee smells different from time to time..One day it smells like blueberrys, the next it smells like whiskey... Besides, everyones smell differs, and Vint, may associate the smell w/pee. Who knows. I'm sticking with mildew. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

07-19-2003, 12:49 PM	#17
Phantom Phoenix On Adrenaline Rush Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stanton, KY Age: 38 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	alright __________________ -Seth Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

07-19-2003, 08:08 PM	#20
Ghostrider Movie Buff Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Age: 49 Posts: 88 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	Sorry for the pun...but you did'nt **** anybody off recently. I agree with taking it to the dealer. That's what warrenty's are for. __________________ -Jim Pontiac *Grand Am SC/T* *"Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional"* My CarDomain

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