When I fire up my a/c there is a bad smell for a minute or so then it goes away. What could it be?

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Have you run over anything small and furry?

 

Depending where you live and how long the car sits before you fire it up, it could be mildew. I smell it sometimes, but the car has to be sitting for at least 12 hours before it gets noticeable.

 

if it is mildew the dealer has a fix for it.... a new filter..... I had a similar problem with a sweet, musty smell and a new filter cleared it up......

 

Had a stale smell til I replaced my interior filter. Ozone is a nice spray sold at OReilly's Auto. It really takes care of any odor including pet smells.

 

can't you smell that smell?

 

How do you define "bad smell"??

Can you send a video clip of your facial expression when you first detect it?

Otherwise you can capture it in a baggy and expose it to strangers and video them reacting to the experience.

Perhaps, only then can we fully understand the essence of your "bad smell".

 

Smells like teen spirit.......

 

Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you