water Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Noticed that my car smells like b.o. (body odour) / old socks recently. Did a bit of googling and it may be water leaking into the carpet, or the a/c line being clogged. Any ideas where to check these on a 2011 IS? Cheers! ps: yes i h ave checked all over the car in case there are old socks lying around :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Is it all the time or when the AC is/ fan is on? For carpet get down there and sniff under edge to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Often when the cabin filter is old/dirty it smells like you are describing. The cabin filter is located behind the glovebox - i would suggest removing it, inspecting/cleaning it and possibly fitting a new filter. They are designed to be replaced every few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Agree. Before you remove/replace filter read online or in Handbook on how to set Heater controls 1st or you may damage recirc flap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpho17 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If you constantly run the a/c on recirculate the evaporator will produce a stale water smell. Run it on fresh for a while which should help dry out the evaporator and get rid of the smell. Other than that ensure the drain hose is clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks for the replies everyone. To answer your questions: . The smell only comes when the a/c is on, no smell when just running the fan/heater. . Have felt around the footwell area for the carpet being damp, its all dry, so doesnt seem to be leaking directly into the cabin carpet . Culprit is most likely the cabin filter, not sure when this was cleaned/changed last, at least a few years now. Thanks for the heads up about setting the heater controls beforehand as well! . Ensure the drain hose is clear: where abouts do i find this? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinKerS Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 As the others have said, most likely the cabin filter. Got mine replaced and it fixed the problem. Dealer charged me and a leg from memory =( Try to source the part number and part and do it yourself if you can. From a quick look previously, didn't look too hard to take out to clean/replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Toyota part number 87139-07010 for the cabin filter for a 2009. Assuming it's the same for a 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 If you get one look for a carbon impregnated like this. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cabin-Filter-Suits-TOYOTA-87139-07010-CF178/223598792965?hash=item340f86d105:g:9BYAAOSwRgJXiH~4&frcectupt=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 got a carbon filter from repco for $40, installed in a flash, no more smell! thanks guys, appreciate all the assistance 🙂 also, this run off hose, where can i find it, just to make sure its not clogged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bling Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Small black tube underneath the car,above the front of the gearbox easier to find after a good run with the a/c on, you should see it dripping water cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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