smelly aircon

**hazhammy** · 05-06-2008,08:47 PM

hi all
i have a problem with my aircon when i first put it on it stinks awfull is there any way i could get rid of the smell ie clean it or whatever
thanx
hazhammy

**kurtas2006** · 05-06-2008,09:20 PM

Not sure how good they are but you can buy those AC cleaning aerosol cans. You turn your aircon on (recirculation mode), set the aerosol off and jump out the car for 5-10 minutes.

It kills the bacteria etc that lurk in the AC system/vents.

**Marco34** · 06-06-2008,09:31 AM

The biggest cause of this stink is not replacing the pollen filter and spores build up. Has it been replaced? Also check plenum for any water as this is how I found out mine was. The water had gone stagnent

Failing that you can run one of those aerosols through the system, they do seem to work as long as the filter is changed regular. I do mine every 12 months max!

**hazhammy** · 06-06-2008,10:31 AM

thanx
i dont know when the filters were last changed as ive only had the car a couple of months
how do i get to the filters to change them and where would i get them from and also the aerosol
my hubby will probably end up doing it but i would like to have a go myself
thanx again
hazhammy

**Marco34** · 06-06-2008,10:41 AM

Hi

Try the link below for where and how to change the pollen filter.

https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ghlight=pollen

I've just changed mine. I bought it from Eurocarparts. They use Hengst products which are good. Only cost £7 ish! Worth doing every year. The one from last year was black.

I bought a carplan air con aerosol spray. There are many different ones. You put the air con on low temp and full blast. Ensure all vents are open. The aerosol is best places in the back footwell with the front seat (either driver or passanger) pushed forward. Takes about 5 or 10 mins.

This should help.

Marco

**hazhammy** · 06-06-2008,11:03 AM

hi marco
thanx a lot will give it a go it looks straightforward enough
hazhammy

**hazhammy** · 06-06-2008,04:21 PM

hi
job done !!
filter changed and it doesnt smell anymore
cost me £14 quid from our local vw audi parts centre
worth every penny
so am happy
hazhammy

**kurtas2006** · 06-06-2008,04:27 PM

Is the filter thing on the drivers side on right hand drive cars ?

I think mine needs changing but being a bit lazy in going out to check.

**hazhammy** · 06-06-2008,04:43 PM

hi
when i went to the link for the diagram it shows it to be on the drivers side but mine is on the passenger side its easy to tell though once you open your bonnet
hazhammy

**churp** · 06-06-2008,06:07 PM

it under the passenger side plastic panel or to the right of where the battery is as viewed from front looking to the rear of vehicle. i normally run the air con without the pollen filter inplace and spray the air con spray thing into the direction of the hole and then when done. replace pollen filter.