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

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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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