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Solved

 

[KayM03]

Hello,
I have an odor from the A/C when it is turned on. I am sure it is a buildup of mold and mildew on the evaporator core. Is there an easy way to access the evaporator core and spray a disinfectant to kill these germs and the associated odors?
Probably changing the cabin filter may help also, but after watching videos online, it looks like a pain.
Thanks for your suggestions.

I did have the cabin filter change but didn’t help. I had to have the HVAC system cleaned. However, recently I got a notice of the lawsuit about Mercedes HVAC. I copied the link so hope it helps.

Home | Amin et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al.

A Settlement has been reached with Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (collectively “Defendants”) in a class action lawsuit. Plaintiffs allege in the lawsuit that the HVAC systems in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles are defectively designed such that they accumulate mold or mildew and emit...

www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com

 

[Georj]

Yup, I got this notice too today. MB will pay the cost of your cleanup. However, read the fine line. I believe they will only reimburse you if you got the service at an "Authorized Dealer" (read MB dealership)

 

[KayM03]

Yup, I got this notice too today. MB will pay the cost of your cleanup. However, read the fine line. I believe they will only reimburse you if you got the service at an "Authorized Dealer" (read MB dealership)

Right. I got it done at the dealership and it was like $300

 

[benzw205]

Right. I got it done at the dealership and it was like $300

$300 to spray the aircon !?

 

[KayM03]

$300 to spray the aircon !?

This is what it says on the invoice “PERFORMED R&R FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL PANEL, R&R BLOWER MOTOR, PERFORMED A/C EVAPORATOR CLEAN”