2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[DreamensioN]

And a replacement filter is:

MANN Frecious Plus Cabin Filter
Part number: FP 26 009

Looking at what this filter traps - no wonder it smells of fuel. Basically all the fuel smell in my car has been absorbed into this. After a day in the sun and open air, it smells less like fuel but I can still smell it. Might need a few days of doing this to clear it.

[DreamensioN]

And a replacement filter is:

MANN Frecious Plus Cabin Filter
Part number: FP 26 009

Looking at what this filter traps - no wonder it smells of fuel. Basically all the fuel smell in my car has been absorbed into this. After a day in the sun and open air, it smells less like fuel but I can still smell it. Might need a few days of doing this to clear it.

.....and I've bought a new filter. Don't ask me how but overnight the smell came back stronger. I think this filter is done. $47 on eBay and the new one should be here Wednesday.

So with that in mind - forget paying a VW dealership $100 or $150 or whatever it is they charge to replace the filter. Seriously.. $47 on eBay and it takes 10min to change yourself.

[ope126]

Here is a thread that I made a while ago that might assist also, as the Artoen and Passat are VERY similar inside; RE: Passat B8 Activated Charcoal Cabin Filter

Just for your info, the original Cabin Filter from VW Parts Part No: 5Q0819653 only costs about $30 and is available any day for pick up...

However I do understand that you are no longer using VW Parts and have gone with the MANN Filter;

MANN-FILTER Part Numbers:
CU26009 - Cabin Filter
CUK26009 - Activated Charcoal Cabin Filter (same as Genuine VW Part No: 5Q0819653)
FP26009 - Biofunctional Cabin Filter (SparesBox have this for sale at the moment)

You will have to let us know if the Biofunctional Cabin Filter makes a difference!!!

[DreamensioN]

Here is a thread that I made a while ago that might assist also, as the Artoen and Passat are VERY similar inside; RE: Passat B8 Activated Charcoal Cabin Filter

Just for your info, the original Cabin Filter from VW Parts Part No: 5Q0819653 only costs about $30 and is available any day for pick up...

However I do understand that you are no longer using VW Parts and have gone with the MANN Filter;

MANN-FILTER Part Numbers:
CU26009 - Cabin Filter
CUK26009 - Activated Charcoal Cabin Filter (same as Genuine VW Part No: 5Q0819653)
FP26009 - Biofunctional Cabin Filter (SparesBox have this for sale at the moment)

You will have to let us know if the Biofunctional Cabin Filter makes a difference!!!

Good to know those other part numbers! Yeah the Mann biofunctional cabin filter is what I pulled out. So the FP26009 one is what was in there from the factory ($47 from SparesBox). So I just bought an exact replacement.

It's really weird because the filter has 2 sides (a white side where air comes in, and a yellow side where the air leaves the filter). It's the yellow side (where it looks like there's a charcoal membrane) that smells like it has been soaked in fuel. So this just captured up all that smell in my car and is now holding it.

Taking the filter out and running the aircon and there's no smell at all. So it's definitely the filter.

[Rocket36]

Saw an Arteon (and a Tiguan) with the new progressive indicator LEDs over the weekend. Hopefully they'll make it to all modes soon. They look awesome!

[DreamensioN]

Saw an Arteon (and a Tiguan) with the new progressive indicator LEDs over the weekend. Hopefully they'll make it to all modes soon. They look awesome!

The progressive indicators are on the Golf R and GTi aswell I believe. I love how it comes standard on the VW's, but on the Audi's you need the Matrix LED headlight upgrade to get it.

[Rocket36]

As soon as Passats have it, I'll be upgrading my tail lights.

[Blackpaladin67]

Had a Audi A5 in front of my 1.5 hour drive to Bris for most of the way doing 30kph. Looked like he had all the options boxes ticked. Would have cost a motza ! I was smirking actually...as my car is better looking.lol

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[DreamensioN]

Massive thanks to Blackpaladin67 for these!!

Front passenger door before...


Front passenger door after...


It looks even better in real life than the photo, and they're actually brighter than the OEM ones. I thought being an aftermarket item that the fit may not be as good, but they fit PERFECTLY.

[Blackpaladin67]

Appreciate the heads up.

Possible issue which occurred yesterday to my Arteon. The right side front fender RLine badge just up and fell off when i opened the passengers door ??? Looks like they may have skimped on their double sided tape supplier.

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