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yeah, I'm not getting that. Humidity level is about 60% today. It used to drip and leave a spot on the ground, so I'm thinking mine isn't draining right.

Not sure if I should try taking this apart to look as I still don't know exactly what I'm looking for or just taking it back to my dealer. My dealer said no Pacifica's have smell issues and refused to look up the STAR case number on this thread. The service manager said only a tech could look that up and he couldn't help me. (Even though they had my Pacifica for 2 hours to do 2 recalls) He also said that the number was proprietary to Chrysler and no customer is allowed to post it. rolls eyes He was more worried about that than my issue.
I just found green mold spores growing in my 2022, in the driver’s side sliding door track. Where is this coming from???
 

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NEW PROCEDULRE using rubbing alcohol. Update on the A/C smelling like vinegar or smelly feet. I posted previously on this at #91 where I did a procedure where I sprayed Quaternary ammonia (lysol) into the cabin air handling system. I have done this 3 times since buying the van over 6 years ago with success for 1 - 1.5 yrs until the next treatment is needed. I tried something new! I poured rubbing alcohol down into the air intake cowling for the cabin air intake. (At the very center at the bottom of the front window. On outside of car).) I did this 3 months ago and so far, things are good. I suppose this could be more dangerous due to possible flammability, but alcohol evaporates fast. An advantage of this procedure is the liquid alcohol drained to the floor of the garage, so I knew that the drain line was clear. Sounds like the drain line has been an issue for some people.
It sounds like some of the posts here are also related to pin hole leaks in the A/C coil. This has not been my problem. I have just had a bad vinegar smell - most likely caused by bacteria that like a moist area (A/C). And to be fair, I have noticed this in other cars over the years, just not as bad as the PAC.
By the way, we have been extremely happy with the minivan. We are now at 76,000 miles and have had the recall issues like everyone else, but not a big deal.
 
I’m hoping you can help me with our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica odor concern. We have all the same issues everyone is describing. The warm weather has made it considerably worse so I’m hoping you can help. I can’t seem to get a PM to Jasmine at ChryslerCares through this forum. I don’t meet the requirements? Any suggestions?
 
I’m hoping you can help me with our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica odor concern. We have all the same issues everyone is describing. The warm weather has made it considerably worse so I’m hoping you can help. I can’t seem to get a PM to Jasmine at ChryslerCares through this forum. I don’t meet the requirements? Any suggestions?
Now that you have posted in the open forum, you have access to the PM system.
 
Hello, we are having the same issue on our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited purchased from our local Chrysler dealership. Has anyone had luck getting this resolved through ChryslerCares? Hoping now that I’ve posted I can send a private message
 
Hello @dnath28 as well as any other users who may be experiencing the above.

Should you elect to visit a dealer, we would be more than happy to offer our additional assistance here. Please send our team a private message with your vehicle's model year and mileage to get started! Hope to connect again soon.

Hannah
Chrysler Cares
Ours is stinking too and have tried so much. It's a 22 limited with 57000 miles.
 
Ours is stinking too and have tried so much. It's a 22 limited with 57000 miles.
Hello Nick43180242,

Thank you for sharing your experience with the odor coming from your air vents. We can confirm that we received your private message and will continue to assist you via that conversation.

Daniel
Chrysler Cares
 
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Bring this history thread back. Have you tried use water tubing to clean the evaporator (coil) after the holes were drilled?


I’m going to end up looking for a spot to drill a hole in the evap housings so I can feed in a coil cleaner tube when I need to. ....
got this done. Obviously this is at your own risk. I won’t be around to answer questions, but if you’re handy you’ll be ok.

For the front, if you pull everything out like you’re changing the cabin filter plus the floor duct (2 screws underneath) you’ll expose a temp sensor in the side of the HVAC. That’s a clear shot to the evap coil.
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in the rear you can pop the side panel and drill a 1/4” hole in the HVAC housing and feed your coil cleaner hose in right there. Then put a piece of tape over when you’re done.

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NEW PROCEDULRE using rubbing alcohol. Update on the A/C smelling like vinegar or smelly feet. I posted previously on this at #91 where I did a procedure where I sprayed Quaternary ammonia (lysol) into the cabin air handling system. I have done this 3 times since buying the van over 6 years ago with success for 1 - 1.5 yrs until the next treatment is needed. I tried something new! I poured rubbing alcohol down into the air intake cowling for the cabin air intake. (At the very center at the bottom of the front window. On outside of car).) I did this 3 months ago and so far, things are good. I suppose this could be more dangerous due to possible flammability, but alcohol evaporates fast. An advantage of this procedure is the liquid alcohol drained to the floor of the garage, so I knew that the drain line was clear. Sounds like the drain line has been an issue for some people.
It sounds like some of the posts here are also related to pin hole leaks in the A/C coil. This has not been my problem. I have just had a bad vinegar smell - most likely caused by bacteria that like a moist area (A/C). And to be fair, I have noticed this in other cars over the years, just not as bad as the PAC.
By the way, we have been extremely happy with the minivan. We are now at 76,000 miles and have had the recall issues like everyone else, but not a big deal.
UPDATE ON USING RUBBING ALCOHOL: This is working well. I use it about every 6 months. Just make sure car is cold and you don't plan to drive it until the alcohol evaporates (~2hrs).
 
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