Climatronic problem

[dopey]

I've got a bad problem with my Climatronic... it STINKS. Terrible musty/mouldy scent sometimes. I had a similar issue with my Golf too after similar mileage. I leave it on Auto 22/23 pretty much all the time. I paid to have the system flushed a few weeks back which kept the smell away for a few days... now it's back. Anyone else had this problem??

[Umai Naa!!]

Set off a disinfectant bomb in the car with the Air con on, on recirculate, then replace the pollen filter.

[cru22z]

How do u replace the filter? Mine stinks as well like vinegar.
My car is only 4 months old.

[dopey]

Set off a disinfectant bomb in the car with the Air con on, on recirculate, then replace the pollen filter.

Didn't work. Filter is clean and smells like disinfectant but that's about it. Smell is so bad I can't even use the climate control at all right now. I reckon the evaporator must be full of bacteria or something.

Anyway, no DIY tricks were working so I've asked the dealer to tell me what they can do about it. Seeing as they already extorted some money from me to fail in fixing the issue last time I feel they should be doing something more thorough again this time or else I'll be somewhat pissed off.

[revivor]

Just change the filter. I had similar issues after trying so many bombs + disinfectant, after replacing the filter the smell went away. I bought a charcoal filter last yr for about $30 I think from VW Five Dock.

[MattDav]

Hi All

I have a B7 Passat 118 TSI (purchased 30 June 2012) and the Climate Control is freezing me on cool sunny days in Brisbane. My problem is the same as that of clip, namely: I set the Climate Control on Auto at 24 degrees, and on a cool day (17-20 degrees) and bright sunshine, the 4 front vents blow cold air. I have thrown a hat over the InfraRed sensor in the top of the dash at the base of the windscreen and this action reduces the cold air output by dropping the speed of the fan from 3 or 4 to 2. The Climate Control works without an issue at night-time or when the days is overcast and the sun is not shining on the IR Sensor.

I took it back to the dealer last week and the service manager indicated he was aware of the issue. His staff apparently checked and updated the Climate Control software, but to no avail as I cannot notice an improvement.

I will take it back to the dealer's service department again this week. If that fails, I am thinking of contacting VW Australia, and maybe sending them a copy of the posts on this thread. I do not think that covering the IR sensor is long-term appropriate fix.

Has anyone had any success in getting a dealer to fix the issue?

Thanks
Matt

[cru22z]

Hi,

does anyone know the part number for this??? I bought the pollen filter but it looks all white and not charcoal. Is there another version of the filter?

I have also attached a very good link to show how its done.


2006-2009 VW Passat Cabin Air Filter Replacement | brian m schoedel

[cru22z]

Ok I have swapped the filter with the correct charcoal type one.
Hope this fixes the smell. If it doesn't what else should I fix or replace?

[FSI 220]

can you see if you can trace the drain? ie make sure that isn't partially blocked leading to stagnant water... otherwise the lizard thing may be worth investigating...

From the tube you posted, you have a garage too... so it is not like bats or possums are taking a leak on your plenum... (the stuff I have hosed off my car in the morning... )

[cru22z]

Did you get this sorted mate??