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April 18, 2014 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V871402 2005566 for 2000-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2000-2015 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
V871402 2005566
Component
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Summary
Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document contains the procedure for the VW method to remove musty odors

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