Metallic (ozone?) smell in 2010

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  1. mbrubaker

    mbrubaker Junior Member

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    In the last few days I have noticed a slight metallic, perhaps ozone(?), odor in our 2010 Prius when it has sat closed for a while. It is especially noticeable when it has sat closed overnight. I have never noticed this odor previously. Any ideas anyone?
     
    #1 mbrubaker, Apr 15, 2017
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    does that model have the ozonator button?
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 15, 2017
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Is it a IV or V? It could the be the plasmacluster ionizer.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Apr 15, 2017
  4. Former Member 68813

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    failing 12V battery can emit bad smell, but it's usually sulfur smell.
     
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