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brau330
post Jul 30 2008, 04:13 PM
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Purchased a 2007 Rav4 last August. From day one the air conditioner emits a nasty smell at times. Dealer recommeded changing the cabin filter which I did but smell still exist. Anyone with similiar problem?
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mrmoon
post Aug 23 2008, 04:09 PM
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I also have the "smell" (some sort of chemical smell) in my 2007 V-6. I have taken it to the dealer twice and they have yet to determine what it is. Of course it never seems to happen when I take it to the dealer. It is intermittent in nature. I have decided to endure it for now. Otherwse, sure do like the performance and MPG this little SUV gets.
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Yoda
post Oct 9 2008, 03:54 PM
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My '08 Limited has it as well.

Smells like H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) which is the stinky ingredient in battery electrolyte (battery acid).

Dealer smells it and has no idea what's causing it.

I hope it's not a malfunctioning charging system overcharging the battery and boiling off the electrolyte and the fume being sucked into the A/C air intake.

Does anyone know if anyone from Toyota ever reads these posts?
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toyotafan36
post Oct 23 2008, 06:02 PM
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This has been a very frustrating problem for me as well. Dealer tells me that mildew forms in the ducks when I use the air contioner. This smell is like a old wet gym towel and it is very bothersome since this is the only new car I've bought. Their solution was to spray a refridgerant into the ducks. This smelled almost worse for a few days then the mildew smell returns. It's only in the summer and I feel like it should be fixed under warrenty. I've even started telling people who ask me about the car. I love the Rav4 and would recommend it to anyone except I can't get over this smell. Today the dealer says there's a new foam on the market that will destroy the mildew. We'll see. Beginning to wish I had gotten the CRV!
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Yoda
post Oct 25 2008, 07:30 PM
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I looked at the CRV but I tow a small cargo trailer and wanted a V6, something Honda does not offer.
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