AudiWorld Forums

S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion Discussion forum for the B6 Audi S4 produced from 2003-2005 And B7 Audi S4 produced from 2005 -2008

2005 S4 Musty Smell w/ AC on Econ

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:22 AM
Share
  #1  
lbcaudi's Avatar
lbcaudi
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Default 2005 S4 Musty Smell w/ AC on Econ
My S4 ventillation system has this funky musty/hay type smell coming out of it (since new) when the climate control is on ECON (recirc or not). However, it seems to be worse if it is on re-circ.

Any ideas? If the AC is on, it doesn't have this problem.
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:26 AM
Share
  #2  
UnBrilliantBarry's Avatar
UnBrilliantBarry
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 0
Default
have the dealer check the filters they may have mold
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:29 AM
Share
  #3  
DiscerningInfusco's Avatar
DiscerningInfusco
Elder Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 15,782
Likes: 0
Default The dealer forgot to take out the german mechanic they put in your engine prior to shipping....
just kidding!
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:29 AM
Share
  #4  
UnBrilliantBarry's Avatar
UnBrilliantBarry
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 0
Default
that would smell like sausage then
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:32 AM
Share
  #5  
Orangeblood's Avatar
Orangeblood
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,045
Likes: 0
Default
Or maybe you got the swamp cooler option instead of the AC option. lol
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:36 AM
Share
  #6  
MachtigAvant (v3.0)'s Avatar
MachtigAvant (v3.0)
Elder Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 15,592
Likes: 0
Default
more like bratwurst.
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:39 AM
Share
  #7  
UnBrilliantBarry's Avatar
UnBrilliantBarry
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 0
Default
yeah but i couldn't spell that.. lol thats why i said sausage
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:45 AM
Share
  #8  
DiscerningInfusco's Avatar
DiscerningInfusco
Elder Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 15,782
Likes: 0
Default
Either way... they both stink.....
Reply
0
AudiWorld Stories

Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans

story-0

New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-6

10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 12:11 PM
Share
  #9  
ESFO's Avatar
ESFO
AudiWorld Super User
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,738
Likes: 0
Default
Lol... You guys aren't helping.
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 12:40 PM
Share
  #10  
UnBrilliantBarry's Avatar
UnBrilliantBarry
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 0
Default
i tried
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:21 PM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE