The mildew smell I get every time I turn on the A/C is killing me !!!!!! People have come with different approaches
1- Spray Lysol on the intake vent (where the filter sits)
2-Turn the Fan on- A/C off for few min
3- Change the Pollen/ Inside cabin filter- Maybe Mildew is growing there.

Where is the filter located at???? Its a 2004 TT 6 speed

Thanks

Divi

 

On my 2002 the filter is located under the bonnet.
Pop the hood, remove the plastic cover over the battery (center, back).
Remove the plastic cover right next to that on the passenger side.
You should see the filter there.
It is really easy to remove - just lift up and pull toward you. Shouldn't take > 3 minutes for everything.

Hope this helps......Rich

 

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the dealer has something they can do now as well. i don't remember what they do, but they offered it as part of my 15K service. i turned them down as my AC doesn't stink

 

change the cabin filter. it'll be gone afterwards.

 

I used to get this in my Audi as well - I found blasting the heater on full for 5 minutes usually got rid if it, but I'm sure changing the filter is a better solution. Also, turn off the AC compressor half a minute before you park, this should prevent the mildew.

 

I just got this in the mail today...For my daughter's Audi which smells like smoke from previous owner..Hope it works!

http://www.autogeek.net/wuqufrnewcar.html

 

Thank You guys for all the replies. Got the filter out ( front hood) Passenger side, turned on the A/C - Sprayed Some of the Lysol on the intake vent( where the filter sits). Filter was bad with mildew . I ordered a new one to be placed tomorrow.
Thank you guys for all the help.. The mildew smell is gone !!!!!!

 

good to know it's fine now.

 

BG "frigi-fresh" is a good product, too.

routine spraying (every so often) helps keep the bacteria down....

 

Thanks for all the tips !!!!! So nice to have a fresh smelling cabin !!!!!
I think it adds like 40 HP , LOL !!!!!!!

Divi

 

And thank you Divi. I changed mine today because of this thread. No more of the 30 second BO stink now.

 

Sprayed the hell out of mine with Febreeze because of this thread, ahhhhh springtime freshness

 

Also because of this thread, I ordered a charcoal filter online, and hope to install it this weekend. Thanks.

 

any link??