Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?
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From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system
heater core. |
Note
| If the fishy smell gets weaker when the temperature is set
to “cold” and stronger when it is set to “warm”, then check the
heat exchanger for leaks. |
| Smells like a burned clutch. |
| Evaporation from floor mats, decorative seat covers, etc. |
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Due to various contaminants, such as leaves, pine needles,
etc. collecting. |
Note
| Clean the plenum chamber. |
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Due to water that cannot drain out of the plenum chamber. |
Note
| Check that the plenum chamber water is draining. |
| Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit |
Note
| Odors originating in the heating and A/C unit can mainly be
detected in fresh air mode and recirculated air mode. |
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Due to too much condensation water in A/C unit. |
Note
| Check the condensation water drain. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87 in the vehicle-specific Repair Manual. |
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Due to an old or heavily contaminated dust and pollen
filter. |
Note
| Check the dust and pollen filter. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.80 in the vehicle-specific Repair Manual. |
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Due to deposits on evaporator fins. |
Note
| Clean the evaporator using the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner
-VAS6189A-. Refer to
→ Chapter „Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS6189B-“ or the
Suction Feed Spray Gun -VAG1538- and a suitable spray nozzle.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Evaporator, Cleaning with Suction Feed Spray Gun
-VAG1538- and Spray Nozzle“. |
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The Ultrasonic HVAC Cleaning System -VAS6189A- is placed in
the front passenger footwell and sprays Aero-Clean. Aero-Clean
neutralizes microbes and bacteria inside th ...
Other materials:
Exterior Lights, Switches
HID Headlamp Usage and Safety Precautions
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Protective Eyewear
Gloves
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Note the following if working with HID headlamps:
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Seat heating
Additional information and warnings:
Adjusting the seat position
Seat belts
Airbag system
Child seats (accessories)
Exterior mirrors
Luggage compartment
WARNING
Incorrec ...
Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings New brake pads cannot generate
the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first be run in
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force
by applying more pressure to the bra ...
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