[RichardJ]

I've started to notice a musty smell in the cabin, usually first thing in morning. Have cleaned interior (and checked my BO!)and can't see any obvious water ingress.

Has anyone noticed anything similar? It's a pain as no more new car smell!

[Hprice1099]

There isn't a cat under the bonnet is there? Lol

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

I've started to notice a musty smell in the cabin, usually first thing in morning. Have cleaned interior (and checked my BO!)and can't see any obvious water ingress.

Has anyone noticed anything similar? It's a pain as no more new car smell!

An obvious question, how are you using the climate control and A/C function?

HighlandPete

[badders74]

Usually the musty smell is down to damp. Check for leaks in the rubber seals etc. Usually the flooring will be damp.

[RichardJ]

Thanks all will have a thorough check of the car and look for any dead animals under the bonnet!

[Thompjas]

There are 2 rubber grommets that need to be removed as a recall, mine had similar issues.

Dealer removed these items, touch wood all OK now

[RichardJ]

Any idea where these grommets are located? Are they on the base of the doors?

[Hprice1099]

Originally Posted by Thompjas

There are 2 rubber grommets that need to be removed as a recall, mine had similar issues.

Dealer removed these items, touch wood all OK now

Yes I'm having that enhancement on the 14th.

[TonyS]

Are you sure this isn't coming from the aircon? I used to get a musty smell in my E46, which was really unpleasant at times. It's due to algae or bacteria (can't remember exactly) growing in the damp parts of the aircon, and the simple fix is to run the aircon at max temperature for about 20 minutes, and then immediately switch to min temp for the same amount of time. This kills off the nasties - I can confirm it worked for me every time for several months, although it did tend to come back eventually.

[RichardJ]

The smell is there when I get in the car. Wouldn't the air on issue only happen when the engine was turned on?

[jayakrishnanv]

You need to always leave the AC button on and even in winter you need to make the AC work by bringing the temp to 16degrees which is the minimum this will circulate out any of the bacteria or algae formed in the tracts and then with a full blast in the max temp as well.

[Thompjas]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

Any idea where these grommets are located? Are they on the base of the doors?

I am sure that they are under the bonnet and cause water to enter the cabinet, one is located each side..sorry don't know there exact location...

[RichardJ]

That gives me something to go on, thanks

[robbiep]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

That gives me something to go on, thanks

Phone your dealer. Even if you aren't due a service or anything, book it in to be done. Only takes them a few minutes

[Doc943]

+1 dealer. Free easy job. But I am surprised how misty the windows get with auto CC sometimes. Perhaps misty eventually becomes musty...

[RichardJ]

I had a good look around the car and can't find find any dampness so will take it into dealers. Might try and blag a free clean while I'm there, I'm told mercedes do it!

[RichardJ]

Thanks all for the advice

[brommy]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

I had a good look around the car and can't find find any dampness so will take it into dealers. Might try and blag a free clean while I'm there, I'm told mercedes do it!

Every BMW dealer I've used has at least washed the car. Although, Rybrook at Worcester have introduced a £5 charge for a very mini-valet - basically a quick vac on top of the quick jet wash.