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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Notes concerning odours in air conditioned vehicles

If the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 evaporator emits unpleasant odours, this page recommends cleaning it with the VW-approved ultrasound A/C cleaner -VAS 6189A- and suction feed spray-gun -V.A.G 1538-.

If the evaporator emits unpleasant odours, clean the evaporator.
Volkswagen has tested and approved the ultrasound A/C cleaner -VAS 6189A- as well as the suction feed spray-gun -V.A.G 1538- with the appropriate spray probe.
Instructions on cleaning the evaporator are supplied with the equipment.
As soon as Volkswagen approves new methods, appropriate notes are added to the workshop manual → Air conditioning systems with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.
   

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    Notes concerning odours in air conditioned vehicles — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I fix bad smells from the Golf Mk7 air conditioning?
    Clean the evaporator using a Volkswagen-approved ultrasonic cleaning system. Bacteria and mould on the evaporator fins cause the smell.
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