funky smell

[Striker32]

does anyone know how to get rid of a funky smell inside the car

 

[KyngofPop]

Step 1. Open drivers door

Step 2. Get out of car.

There ya go. No thanks needed lol.

 

[Striker32]

Could i get a real answer

 

[Phoenix]

Could i get a real answer

You need to ask a real question with details if you want a real answer.

Define FUNKY.

 

[NORMAN]

A good interior shampoo scrub job can't hurt.

 

[Striker32]

well its a cross between cat urine and skunk

 

[badcamelot]

Depends on what the smell is, where it is coming from, is it aggitated by something etc etc. I once helped a neighbor restore a 70's vette (not knowledge, just grunt work) the previous owner had died in it (accident, hit by drunk driver) and the smell was horrible and even stripped down to the frame and body only, yes even wiring harness out, it still had an odd pungent odor. The new interior helped overcome that, especially the carpet. So it really depends on the source, for example if your heater core is leaking that is a totally different proposition than say an old forgotten carton of milk under the passenger seat or different again the odor is due to exhaust leak and on and on.
Try to determine what the smell is and where it is coming from. Hopefully it's just something you can clean instead of having to fix or replace. There are lots of chemical cleaners out there, you might want to check with your local auto detail shop and ask them what they use and perhaps buy product from them. Sorry couldnt be more specific but your problem is too vague.

 

[Northwestvoodoo]

Find and borrow a ozone generator and you should be golden.

http://www.ozonesolutions.com/journal/2009/how-does-ozone-remove-odor/

 

[SuperHO]

start by removing the dead ****** from your trunk...

 

[Striker32]

i have checked every where in this car to target this smell, its in the carpets
i was just seeing if anyone had this problem and if they can get rid of it

 

[RAYJAY]

i have checked every where in this car to target this smell, its in the carpets
i was just seeing if anyone had this problem and if they can get rid of it

you will have to change the carpet if the smell is there its in the padding also

 

[frosho]

well its a cross between cat urine and skunk

Sounds like one helluva night.

 

[Striker32]

Its actually hurting my lungs

 

[SHOGUN88]

Febreeze! It "lifts" the odour away!

 

[sho4life]

reminds of the time i drove to south dakota just to find out the guyu had no idea mice shit and ****** all over the car. I removed all carpet, vents etc. sprayed bleach all over the car and re-assembled with different seast and carpet. About three months later when the temps jumped up in the 90's the smell came back like it was STUCK in the metal. I ended up getting a short that i couldnt fix so I parted it out. Vinegar is supposed to get out cat ****, skunk etc..

 

[tompumped]

Its actually hurting my lungs

Awwww, poor baby!











I had to.

 

[sho4life]

DO you happen to smoke cigarettes? That might help

 

[Striker32]

Febreeze! It "lifts" the odour away!

i tried that

reminds of the time i drove to south dakota just to find out the guyu had no idea mice shit and ****** all over the car. I removed all carpet, vents etc. sprayed bleach all over the car and re-assembled with different seast and carpet. About three months later when the temps jumped up in the 90's the smell came back like it was STUCK in the metal. I ended up getting a short that i couldnt fix so I parted it out. Vinegar is supposed to get out cat ****, skunk etc..

man i hope i dont have to do that

 

[mrecoolgar]

Baking soda should absorb the odors.
Put it in a shallow pan and set it on the rear seat or carpet.
But it may take several tries.

 

[St Louis SHO]

cut up lemons in a closed car for a few days works too.