{"id":244866,"date":"2023-11-10T16:20:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244866"},"modified":"2023-11-10T16:20:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:20:12","slug":"this-tesla-model-3-used-to-stink-inside-heres-how-the-owner-fixed-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/electric-cars\/this-tesla-model-3-used-to-stink-inside-heres-how-the-owner-fixed-it\/","title":{"rendered":"This Tesla Model 3 Used To Stink Inside. Here\u2019s How The Owner Fixed It"},"content":{"rendered":"

New and old Tesla Model 3 owners have been turning to the good old internet to find out why their EVs develop a nasty smell from the AC system. After just six months of taking delivery, one person asked for help on Reddit<\/em>, complaining about an unpleasant odor when the AC fan starts, which is not very confident-inspiring.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, it\u2019s a common problem on the Model 3, and the most common fix presented in YouTube videos and on forums is simply to replace the two cabin air filters and spray a solution on the condenser when it starts to stink inside. But that doesn\u2019t actually address the root cause, just the effect.<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s where the video embedded above, published on YouTube by Adam Davenport, comes into play. Frustrated with the usual go-to solution, he got himself a moisture meter and put an action camera to good use.<\/p>\n

The GoPro went inside the plastic duct that directs fresh air into the AC fan, while the moisture meter was used to check how wet the two cabin filters were before and after washing the car.<\/p>\n

The meter showed a percentage of about eight to ten percent moisture in the filters before washing, but after a quick spray on the windshield, the meter went off the scales, showing \u201cOverload\u201d on the screen.<\/p>\n

After reviewing the video footage from the GoPro, Adam found out that water goes through the fan and directly onto the cabin filters, especially when the fan speed is set to maximum. This happens despite the fact that the air duct has a drain hole.<\/p>\n

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So, what\u2019s the fix?<\/p>\n

The YouTuber offers several solutions to this inconspicuous but potentially annoying problem. The first is to simply remove the plastic air duct. This way, the water that inevitably gets to the plastic grille under the windshield will no longer fall down the duct and instead, it will just drain next to the wheel well. There\u2019s a metal grille that protects the fan, so this method can\u2019t do any harm.<\/p>\n

Another solution would be to use the Model 3\u2019s Car Wash Mode which can be enabled via the central touchscreen. When it\u2019s turned on, a plastic cover protects the cabin air inlet and doesn\u2019t let any water reach the filters.<\/p>\n

Additionally, there\u2019s an aftermarket gasket for the upper part of the hood that replaces the factory version and offers more protection. However, water can still seep through the plastic cover that\u2019s between the hood and the air duct.<\/p>\n

Finally, the simplest solution is to keep the fan speed at a low setting. This way, it doesn\u2019t create negative pressure inside the duct, and the water drains as it should. With this being said, it\u2019s an approach that might make the windows fog up if you\u2019re driving through rain.<\/p>\n

Does this problem sound familiar? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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