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Mold smell near windows
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:18 am
by merrion13
'08 Pathfinder V6...this summer I've noticed a mold smell when the windows are opened up. It is not coming from the vents (neither the AC/Heat cause it).
Doesn't smell much when I get in the car either, only once I roll down the windows do I smell it. I've checked all seals on the windows, even washed it and immediately thereafter looked for any wet spots in the headliner, near the windows, etc.
Are there any common internal leaks on these trucks? I'm wondering if it is happening somewhere that isn't showing itself visibly.
Re: Mold smell near windows
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:17 am
by eieio
merrion13 wrote:'08 Pathfinder V6...this summer I've noticed a mold smell when the windows are opened up. It is not coming from the vents (neither the AC/Heat cause it).
Doesn't smell much when I get in the car either, only once I roll down the windows do I smell it. I've checked all seals on the windows, even washed it and immediately thereafter looked for any wet spots in the headliner, near the windows, etc.
Are there any common internal leaks on these trucks? I'm wondering if it is happening somewhere that isn't showing itself visibly.
from a forum search of "water leak":
http://www.thenissanpath.com/viewtopic. ... water+leak
some have also reported leakage at the rear hatch window seal
if not that, do you have a sunroof?
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:40 pm
by merrion13
Thanks eieio; I checked the area indicated in that other thread and all is well there.
I do have a sunroof; any idea where the sunroof drains empty?
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:56 pm
by eieio
merrion13 wrote:Thanks eieio; I checked the area indicated in that other thread and all is well there.
I do have a sunroof; any idea where the sunroof drains empty?
nope, sorry, i haven't been there yet
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:04 pm
by merrion13
I'm bumping this to see if anyone else has any thoughts. With spring arriving I want to make sure this problem goes away.
I've checked my sunroof drains, they are completely clear and drain very well.
Any other ideas?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:54 pm
by DanJetta
I have that, too. It's most noticeable when the window is partially rolled down. Last year I cleaned my window seals with bleach and it helped a lot. This year it's back and I'm wondering if there's something going on inside the door. One of these weekends I'm going to crack 'er open and see what's going on.