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- 2014 CX-5 Touring
I searched and read the other threads in this forum about how CX-5's are prone to mold/mildew in the AC system, particularly if recirculate is used, with Auto settings and all that.
Our 2014 Touring does NOT have automatic climate control, however, and the stinky smell from the vents only seems to happen for a few seconds up to about a minute when the AC is first turned on after the car has been sitting awhile, such as overnight.
Now it is true that we've been keeping the car set on Recirculate pretty much exclusively. But we've always done that on our other/previous cars, and it's never been an issue. So is the preferred fix to just use the Fresh Air setting most of the time, and maybe turn off AC a few minutes prior to destination and let the fan run for a few minutes? Any other possible fixes to help prevent stinky vents particularly when the car is first used in the morning?
Our 2014 Touring does NOT have automatic climate control, however, and the stinky smell from the vents only seems to happen for a few seconds up to about a minute when the AC is first turned on after the car has been sitting awhile, such as overnight.
Now it is true that we've been keeping the car set on Recirculate pretty much exclusively. But we've always done that on our other/previous cars, and it's never been an issue. So is the preferred fix to just use the Fresh Air setting most of the time, and maybe turn off AC a few minutes prior to destination and let the fan run for a few minutes? Any other possible fixes to help prevent stinky vents particularly when the car is first used in the morning?