cockroach inside the fan system

Nena · 07-11-2008

Hi everyone!

Please can anybody help! I have seen a discausting cockroach going inside the fan system (inside the cabin) and i am so pissed off. Can anybody tell me how it went in my cabin? I mean are there any holes under the car so that anything can go inside the cabin? And what can I do to make it die or get out to kill it so it will no grow bigger?

**DansSlk** · 07-11-2008

Probably came in via the AC.

Try setting the AC vent's to all open and put the fan at full power, that might eject him.

Nena · 07-11-2008

Thanks DansSlk, but i've tried and nothing came out. What about the Ventilation screen, doesn't that not allow anything or bacterial come in the cabin?

**etyu** · 07-11-2008

Would setting the HVAC at high heat and full fan power do it? Make sure car engine is on and you're in a well ventilated area.

Nena · 07-11-2008

Thank etyu, i'll try this also.

nakulan7 · 07-12-2008

Let it be. It has shown good taste and chosen an SLK. I suppose you dont want a cockroach flying about in the cabin when you do 70-80 mph!

As for the cat who left muddy pawprints on my car, mate, you time is up and I am on to you!

**UK-C200** · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by nakulan7

Let it be. It has shown good taste and chosen an SLK. I suppose you dont want a cockroach flying about in the cabin when you do 70-80 mph!

As for the cat who left muddy pawprints on my car, mate, you time is up and I am on to you!

+1 - I think I'd rather have a live cock-o-roach in my vents and than a "well done" one. I suspect he'll crawl out under his own power without you ever noticing - just so you'll have to wonder!

**SLKman** · 07-12-2008

Put a roach motel in your car on the dash over night. They like the dark and will come out and get stuck in the glue in the box. Then you know you got it and you can dispose of it easily.

Problem solved!

SLKman

mtiede · 07-12-2008

I'm sorry to say this, but if there is one, there are probably more. Roach hotel sounds like a good idea.

I remember traveling in Hawaii in a rental. During the night I remember something in the trunk that I wanted. So I went out to the car, flung open the trunk, trunk light came on and about 30 cockroaches disappeared. From then on I always make sure I don't leave suitcases slightly open...

I was later told that Hawaii has a REAL problem with cockroaches. Many hotels spray lots of insecticide.

Whosdis · 08-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Probably came in via the AC.

Does the car not have a cabin filter? If not, is that not a fault from the manufacturer? And, if it does have one, how would it bypass the filter?

**DansSlk** · 08-03-2008

They sometimes get into the car from the various vents and drains that they can crawl up.

**Woolly** · 08-03-2008

I got back from a work trip to the far east once, opened my tool case and a 'roach popped out and scurried away - I was pleased it was only one, till I found out a female 'roach can carry hundreds of fertilised eggs in it- luckily, it must have been a male.

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Nena SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cyprus Vehicle: SLK200 kompressor Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	cockroach inside the fan system Hi everyone! Please can anybody help! I have seen a discausting cockroach going inside the fan system (inside the cabin) and i am so pissed off. Can anybody tell me how it went in my cabin? I mean are there any holes under the car so that anything can go inside the cabin? And what can I do to make it die or get out to kill it so it will no grow bigger?

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,793 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Probably came in via the AC. Try setting the AC vent's to all open and put the fan at full power, that might eject him. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Would setting the HVAC at high heat and full fan power do it? Make sure car engine is on and you're in a well ventilated area. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Put a roach motel in your car on the dash over night. They like the dark and will come out and get stuck in the glue in the box. Then you know you got it and you can dispose of it easily. Problem solved! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,793 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	They sometimes get into the car from the various vents and drains that they can crawl up. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Nena SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cyprus Vehicle: SLK200 kompressor Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks DansSlk, but i've tried and nothing came out. What about the Ventilation screen, doesn't that not allow anything or bacterial come in the cabin?

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Nena SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cyprus Vehicle: SLK200 kompressor Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank etyu, i'll try this also.

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nakulan7 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Vehicle: SLK200 Posts: 57 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Let it be. It has shown good taste and chosen an SLK. I suppose you dont want a cockroach flying about in the cabin when you do 70-80 mph! As for the cat who left muddy pawprints on my car, mate, you time is up and I am on to you!

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I'm sorry to say this, but if there is one, there are probably more. Roach hotel sounds like a good idea. I remember traveling in Hawaii in a rental. During the night I remember something in the trunk that I wanted. So I went out to the car, flung open the trunk, trunk light came on and about 30 cockroaches disappeared. From then on I always make sure I don't leave suitcases slightly open... I was later told that Hawaii has a REAL problem with cockroaches. Many hotels spray lots of insecticide.

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Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	I got back from a work trip to the far east once, opened my tool case and a 'roach popped out and scurried away - I was pleased it was only one, till I found out a female 'roach can carry hundreds of fertilised eggs in it- luckily, it must have been a male. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

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