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My13.5 Polo GTI (2013) - Vinegar Smell Through A/C

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    My13.5 Polo GTI (2013) - Vinegar Smell Through A/C

    Hi There

    I was recently getting a strong vinegar smell through my A/C and at my last service (2-3 weeks ago) I informed VW and paid them to do an AC clean for around $120..

    It lasted for that time, but the past 1-2 days I can smell it again!

    Is there anything else I can be doing?
    I have read to change the cabin filter, any ideas where to buy from?
    Is there a spray I can use to try resolve
    anyone with similar issues and how you fixed?

    Thanks!
    Tags: air con, gti, polo, pologti, smell
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    yeh change the filter mate. do u run recirc or outside intake usually?

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      Originally posted by d3vour3r View Post
      yeh change the filter mate. do u run recirc or outside intake usually?
      Recirculation always

      Where could I buy the filter from?


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      • #4
        buy cabin filter from any car parts shop... check your invoice from VW though, they really should have changed the cabin filter if they actually did a cleanout

        you should also get a "Meguires Air Refresher" can from supercheap or wherever for about $25 that does a good job of removing smells, though that's probably all VW did at your service.

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