jhowland

My 1.8T is about 3 months old, just got its first service. About a month ago I started getting a funny smell from the vents when I first turn the car on. It smells like something is wet and not drying out. It clears quickly, but it's a little annoying. Is this normal? Any ideas on what could be causing and how to prevent?

Thanks

woofpup

and to prevent it in the future, try to run the climate control in econ mode for the last few minutes of driving before you turn the car off for the day. This helps dry out the AC so there isn't remaining moisture for the mold to grow.

April

Might be your dust and pollen filter getting funky. Have dealer check.

MattK

good advice, it's applicable to every car out there too...

Devius

I gotta admit, you're very knowledgeable about cars. :-)

woofpup

Thanks, but nah, I just remember what I read.

BB Bliss

Try Wurth A/C and Heating System Treatment. It will kill what's already growing in there.

El_Zorro

https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/95743.phtml

and...

https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/98618.phtml

Landen111

April... Where is the pollen filter located?

April

At the base of the windsheild under the cover.