Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Bad Smell Coming Out Of The Vents

My 2009 Corolla "S" has a musty yucky smell that happens off and on. It is coming out of the vents on the dash, and it is worse when the air conditioner is on.

My mechanic has smelled it, but does not know what it is that is causing it.

I put a new filter in behind the glove box, but I think it was worse after that. So strange that it comes and goes like it does.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2010 AC Starts Sometimes / Mold Smell Coming From Vents

I have a Corolla XLi 2010 (1.6) which from the moment I bought the car it had this problem with the AC (I bought it used and was informed about the issue so I got it with a good price).

The AC sometimes starts and sometimes it doesn't I thought it was just lacking of freon gas but wasn't that, and except this problem the second one is that sometimes it smells like mold coming from the AC. May be are related or maybe not, but I really want to resolve these issues asap.

I'm adding some more info, when the AC isn't working I don't hear the AC sound, and of course when it's working I hear the classic AC sound, and another "thingy" is that when I push the car around 120km/h the AC keeps working more , and also some times if isn't working and I hit the turbo increasing the RPM and making the car scream like a sport car , suddenly the AC starts (but I don't do thsi all the time) and it's just my impression of daily-use.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2012 Toyota LE - Musty Smell Coming From Vents When AC First Turned On

I have a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. When the A/C is first turned on, a strange, musty smell comes from the air vents. As the system cools, the smell changes slightly but never goes away. It has done this since shortly after I bought the vehicle. Dealer has checked cabin air filter and says it is OK.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2012 - Musty Smell In Vents Stay For About 5 Minutes And Goes Away

My 2012 corolla has got about 7500 on it, and recently whenever I turn off the A/C, and keep it running on fan, it smells like old socks or really bad B.O. through the vents. Stays like this for about 5 minutes and goes away.

I heard of spraying Lysol through the air intakes, is it the one right below the windshield wipers? I know I should probably take out the cabin air filter and give that a thorough cleaning as well. Is there anything else I should do to eliminate the smell?It's getting to be pretty bad..

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Bad AC Odor Coming From The Vents

09 Corolla S. Odor from the vents when air / AC is on. I know about the TSB. [URL] …..

Has it been pegged to one particular problem ? Is it a clogged drain, evaporator / coil , cabin air filter, or all of the above ?

I can do the CAF and probably even the foam - out / deodorizer before hitting up the dealer. Was curious what other's course of action was.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Burnt Smell Coming From Right Rear Wheel When Driving Uphill

I just got a 2009 Corolla S back in October. Everything is great so far. Until last weekend when I was driving uphill on the streets of San Francisco where I noticed there's a distinct burnt rubber smell coming from the right rear wheel.

Have this issue after driving on a steep climb? My first oil change is coming up soon and I'll mention this for sure with my dealership. I checked the web and the forums here and nobody have seem to mention it yet. I have an auto transmission by the way.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Smoke And Burn Smell Coming From Driver Side Control Panel?

I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla. It's out of warranty. And it has about 40k Miles.

Today, while driving home, I smelled smoke/burning and it's definitely coming from the control panel on the driver side (where are the locks and window buttons are). There was smoking coming out of that control panel.

To me, this sounds like something a dealership should really fix since those control panels are usually so unique to the maker and model? But I could be wrong, since I'm terrible with cars.

Is there a chance a recall would cover this? I never got a letter, but I found this on the internet: [URL] ....

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Sonata I45 (YF - 2011+) :: Smell Coming From AC Vents

My wife was in the car today, and complained about a strange odor coming from the A/C vents. I would describe it as a slight vinegar/alcohol/sour odor. I think it is from the A/C vents.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2010 Burning Rubber Smell At The Rear Tires

After driving the corolla 10 mi or more , I always smell burning rubber at the rear tires.

Could it be the rear alignment?

Is it adjustable?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Sulfur Like Smell From Exhaust When Engine Hits 3000 RPM Or Higher

I have been noticing this Rotten egg/sulfur exhaust smell I have been getting for the past 2 months. So far it only happens when the engine hits 3000rpm or higher.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 LE - Where Is The Air Filter

Where is the Air Filter? How do you access it? 2011 LE

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 LE Bad Gas Millage (27 MPG)?

I just got a 2011 corolla le with 45k miles and the gas millage is terrible. I have a 2005 acura rsx and I drive about 20 miles a day and I can go a whole month without refilling. I Put in half a tank in our corolla and only got 115 miles out of it. I drive the same way I do in my acura which Is pretty fuel efficient. My car tells me I am getting 27 mpg. But if I calculated correctly (115miles /7 gallons= about 1 8 mpg, my acura will get nearly twice that millage. What do you think I need to do. I've only put 500-1000 miles on it and not sure when the last tune up was. Should I take it to Toyota?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 - Grinding In Third Gear And Sometimes 4th

So the grind in 3rd gear is getting pretty bad. I have to put it into third slowly and 4th sometimes grinds a bit. Could it be the slave or master cylinder?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Toyota 2011 - Water Leakage Into Car

Clear water comes into car my Corolla 2011 on drivers side and both the passenger and drivers rear floor panels. I checked and not coming from the body. Think it's from A/C but it's a lot of water. Front passenger side is bone dry. Looks like it may be coming from the center console and spreading out. Could the A/C evaporator drain be plugged. If so where do I find the hose?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 - Clunking At Random And Whole Car Jerks

I am having issues with my 2011 Matrix S. It started off bucking slightly when shifting. As time went on it started clunking at random. When it clunks, the whole car jerks violently then will start driving again. One time it clunked (if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt I would have been in the dash) I lost all power to my wheels while my car was revving at around 3000rpm, it did a large jerk/clunk and then I had power to my wheels again. Lately they have been just large clunks without losing wheel power. My car always seems to revv abnormally now and sometimes when trying to accelerate, I can have me petal to the floor and zero acelleration.

I've been in frequent contact with a Toyota dealer and they are great. I can't randomly recreate the episodes so it's hard for them to be able to diagnose the issue. I'm going to make an appointment for them to do a computer read to see if any codes have been thrown.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 Toyota S - Deactivate Beeping When Using Key Fob?

Can the beeping be deactivated when using the fob while unlocking the doors and/or opening the trunk? Cannot find anything in the online manual. if so, how is it done?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 How To Brighten Radio Display

Display is real light. How do you brighten it up. Basic toyota radio.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 - Blower Fan Stopped Working

I remove the radio from my Matrix. When reinstalling the trim, I damaged the left have heater control (the one which controls where the air comes out). I put that back in, now the fan doesn't work. All the push butting on the AC controls light up when I want them to, but the fan doesn't work.

I don't have a repair manual or wiring diagram, but I figure it has to be something really simple. I have looked at the fuses (I think).

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 - Way To Install Lowering Springs?

This is my 2011 Corolla S with Subaru Brz wheels. I got the entire set on October. It just took from a brand new Brz with Michelin Primacy HP tires. It looks on my corolla. Now I want put the Ei Bach Springs on my car, where is the good place to go?

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