# Strong floral scent **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** chevrolet, equinox\ **Created:** [August 28, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014 "2021-08-28T01:17:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/21 "2022-04-23T15:04:09Z")
I have run the A/C on recirculate while running the sooner generator in the vehicle. I also thought of one other thing I have done which is to sprinkle baking soda in the carpet and leave it overnight and vacuum it out. ---
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/22 "2022-04-23T15:05:48Z")
I found a cheeseburger in the armrest of a minivan when the kids were younger. And then, there was the bag of smelt that disappeared in the trunk of my Hillman after a fishing trip ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/23 "2022-04-23T15:26:32Z")
> [@JunkOwner](#): > > No suitable replacement has been found. It is a rebuilt vehicle and the dealer/rebuilder is looking for a replacement. This dealer/rebuilder has no reason to find you a replacement . Why would they want your vehicle back if it does has a smell that can’t be eradicated ? Your vehicle probably had a Sold as is clause and I doubt if you had a warranty . Not sure what a suitable replacement means but they can just stall until you give up. ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/24 "2022-04-23T15:32:09Z")
If you or your wife is that odor sensitive you may wish to avoid “rebuilt” or other used vehicles in the future. ---
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/25 "2022-04-23T16:39:28Z")
Under normal circumstances, I would agree with you completely. However, this particular dealer is a proven man of his word. I did have a warranty - 4 months, full parts and labor. I’ ve got a 20+ year history with this man and we will finda a suitable replacement - which, defined, means similar miles (65-70K) but with a different interior, probably leather. I expect to pay the difference in value. ---
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/26 "2022-04-23T16:41:42Z")
You give good advice. I’ve never had the resources to buy new. Of course, for a time, they have an identifiable odor, too. Would if I could😁 ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/27 "2022-04-24T01:18:19Z")
Since this car is new to you, & odor problem remains unsolved, were it mine I’d focus on: - cleaning the HVAC ducts , may require expensive disassembly so do this last probably. Less expensive, check the HVAC drain pan and the drain is open, if you can find it. - remove the seats (at least the fronts) & carpet. With those parts removed you can isolate them to tell if one has the odor, the others don’t etc, Could provide a clue. - Remove the door panels, is the odor coming from any one of those? ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/28 "2022-04-24T12:18:06Z")
![Capture+_2022-04-24-08-16-57](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/b/2b2e10aa1b652dec51133d5f37532fafba917f37.jpeg) Careful with application. ---
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/29 "2022-04-25T14:36:32Z")
I hope it doesn’t come to disassembly of the interior! I’d never seen the ductwork / vent odor eliminator product. We have an Ace Hardware just a couple miles away from work - so it is available. As the weather warms and the “pores” in the material are opened by the heat, I’m going to begin again to treat it with ozone - maybe daily. I’m just amazed at the staying power of this scent - and no one seems to know what it is. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/30 "2022-04-25T15:03:18Z")
You are amazed at the staying of this oder . I am amazed that you have not replaced this thing . If either of us had a vehicle that the other could not be in that thing is going to be replaced . As for your relationship with that dealer is so good why is he selling you rebuilt vehicles ? ---
**Author:** ![JunkOwner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f14d63/32.png) [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014/31 "2022-04-25T15:30:12Z")
That’s his business . . . rebuilding vehicles. He has a photo on his wall, taken about 3 years ago, of vehicle number 4,000. He’s been at it for a while. I’ve bought several, mostly minivans. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014.md?page=1)