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A recent update fixed the issue with mine. I didn't smell it anymore for the last few weeks. I still had an appt with mobile service to replace my filters and they cleaned the evap core for free (paid for the filters) as well. Still no smell.
Pros: no smell, evap core cleaned
Replaced the filters myself (got them from the SC, $17 each, you need two). Still had the smell, took it in for other issues, and they comped the Kool it portion because I already changed the filters.
Pros: filters replaced, Kool it comped
Cons: still had the smell
Approaching 7k miles on 2018 GSW S 4motion 6mt, loving the car. -Warranty work to clean musty smell out of HVAC system, and replace cabin filter. This was performed free during first oil change. Dealership was excellent throughout the process and told me to not run recirc before shutting the car off.
Pros: Dealership was excellent
Cons: musty smell out
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 11265 km
This is one of those things I do once a year. I live on dirt roads and 12-15K is about all I can take before needing to do a change.
Pros: yearly change
Cons: needs frequent change
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 15000 km
Purchased OEM VW Charcoal Lined Cabin Filter / Fresh Air Filter and OEM VW engine Air Filter for $40 from ECS Tuning. Installed at 102k miles.
Pros: new cabin air filter
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Mileage: 102000 km
For the most part I got little random things taken care of on this, door handle gasket, antenna and gasket, a new cowl screen, and I upgraded to a cabin air filter.
Pros: upgraded cabin air filter
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
My AC smells like wet dog for the first 30 seconds I run it. Wonder if changing the cabin filter would help.
Pros: help with AC smell
Cons: AC smells like wet dog
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Note that changing your cabin air filter could help too.
Pros: could help
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
I have changed cabin filters multiple times, and cleaned the evaporator with foam. I first used Klima cleaner, then I tried DWD2. I can not get this problem to go away.
Cons: musty smell, mold allergies
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mk7 GTI, currently at 5k miles but strong mildew smell coming from the vents.. I know the cabin air filters will last at least 15-20k miles. Anyone have a similar issue?
Cons: strong mildew smell
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 8000 km
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