Strong odour from outdoor

[jason.lim]

guys, sometimes during idle especially when near the front car with bad exhaust smoke, the smell just went inside my E60 regardless the aircon recirculation button on/off. any idea what could goes wrong?

 

[BiMmEr78]

Im still having this issue but mine is happens when the RPM is high .... some weird smell entering cabin .... still not able to find solution to this ...

 

[azeL_Inc]

Sometimes, even you switched to recirculation mode, the flapper (i m not sure what it s called) is not closed when it is supposed to.
The flapper mechanism should be closed to stop outside air intake into the cabin in recirculation mode. For my case, i have it locked closed, as i dont need outside air intake.



Sent from my Nexus 4

 

[splee]

There's probably something wrong with your Aircon recirculating flap. Get it checked by a Aircon specialist.

 

[jarance]

Even if the aircon is set in recirculation mode, it will intermittent open the flap to outside air. This is a safety feature of the aircon system.

This is to bring in fresh air as you are breathing stale air if you traveling long distance with the window closed.

 

[UnoS]

What Jarance said is true... U could choose between auto or off circulation... Its on the same button beside the temp knob at driver side..

 

[jason.lim]

guys thanks for ur advice.. i will get it checked soon