Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit

Possible Concerns

  Note The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C or lower. ...

Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?

  Fishy smell –  From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system heater core.   Note ...

Other materials:

A/C Programmer -J127
This programmer switches the refrigerant flow direction through the second evaporator if the temperature on the cooling fins on the second evaporator lowers to the freezing point for water (icing protection).   ...

Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Leak Detection System -VAS6196- or Leak Detection Kit -VAS6201A- or Succeeding Model
  Note This repair manual describes different methods for detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested and result in success when used correctly. If when searching for compressed air / Nit ...

Tires, Aging
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can age caused by moisture and winter conditions. Tire test show that through continual development, new rubber ...