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:
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Do not drive on!
Open the tailgate and close it again.
Several warning and ...
Professional Cleaning Cloth -VAS6006
Definition:
Professional Cleaning Cloth -VAS6006-
Product Description:
The cloth is suitable for dry cleaning surfaces (dust and
microdust). I has anti-static properties when used to clean
pl ...
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T10101-
Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T10101A-
Wheel Bolt ...
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