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 ...
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Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up
and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase
the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the veh ...
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
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1.
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Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest
Fig. 96 Stowage compartment in the front
centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
To open, press the release button in the centre armrest (arrow) and lift
the cover all the way up.
To close, guide the cover down.
WARNING
The centre armrest ...
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