Wanted to share something useful for anyone with AC issues in their car. I had a moldy smell coming from my AC and found out Toyota has an AC cleaning kit for this. Problem is, it costs around $40, which seemed high to me.
After some digging, I found Subaru has what looks like the exact same kit (part number: SOA868V9315), and it only cost me $21 from a nearby dealer! Everything about it looks and weighs the same as Toyota’s, so I think it’s probably the same manufacturer.
If you’re dealing with that musty AC smell, this might be a more affordable option to try. Let me know if anyone else has tried this, and I’ve attached a screenshot of the product page if you want to check it out.
Thanks for posting this… My RAV4 recently started with that odor from the vents and I was just about to search for a solution. You saved me the trouble .
Bowie said:
Thanks for this… Just started getting a musty odor when I start the car. We’ve already changed the air filter, so this might be our next move!
Yep, sounds like you need this kit. I tried a few other tricks, but none worked as well as this.
There’s another method using a WD-40 spray nozzle and some scrubbing bubbles directly into the block. You pull the hose, spray, and cover it with your hand right after.
Jason said:
There’s another method using a WD-40 spray nozzle and some scrubbing bubbles directly into the block. You pull the hose, spray, and cover it with your hand right after.
WD-40 isn’t designed to kill mold or bacteria, though. It might help with rust, but AC evaporators need a different approach.