Two questions, 1. Aircon and 2. DSG paddles

[Davstylee]

Hi guys

2 things to ask.

1. Now the heat is upon us I have started using the air con more. Since using it I have noticed a really bad musty stagnant type smell coming from it. It lasts for a good few minutes then when the air con is up to temp and nice and chill the smell goes away.

Any ideas on what might be causing it, and any fixes?

2. I have the DSG gear box and the grey rubbery stuff that covers the paddles on the steering wheel has started to peel away.

Does anyone know if you can get protective covers for the paddles, or any other bright ideas to stop it peeling any more?

[luvmygti]

Dont know about the paddles,

but the air con will just need an anti bacterial treatment. they get a bit smelly when not used for a while. its proper easy to do, you can get them from halfords ect.... just follow the instructions 

Pluss they smell nice when its done.. bonous

[Davstylee]

Thanks, I thought it would be something easy like that. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something more severe. I will be off to my local Halfords to pick up a can of that stuff tonight.

So anyone else got any ideas on the paddle problem?

[tuscan_thunder]

The air con could be the cabin air filter element needing changed.

My wife's Saab had this problem: the filter was slightly damp and starting to mould.  Replacement was about a tenner from Halfords and a 5minute job start to finish to change.

No idea how to change it on the Golf but don't imagine it'll be too difficult.

[Davstylee]

The air con could be the cabin air filter element needing changed.

My wife's Saab had this problem: the filter was slightly damp and starting to mould.  Replacement was about a tenner from Halfords and a 5minute job start to finish to change.

No idea how to change it on the Golf but don't imagine it'll be too difficult.

I have tried the spray can stuff to try and get rid of the smell but no luck.

So does anyone know where I can get the filter and how easy it is to replace?

[moffspeed]

The filter is in the passenger footwell (having moved from a panel under the nearside of the windscreen in the Mk4). Should be no more than 15mins to replace and it's not a bloody knuckle job.

The filters are readily available as they are a regular service item - so either a main dealer, e-bay (£11) or these guys : www.puravent.co.uk

[dTEA]

Ive hear there are companies that rerubber handles and stuff but never seen one or the end job. The only other alternative is new paddles....I hate all this rubber...didn't happen with the old plastic did it? Makes the cars old before their time when the peel happens

[Davstylee]

The filter is in the passenger footwell (having moved from a panel under the nearside of the windscreen in the Mk4). Should be no more than 15mins to replace and it's not a bloody knuckle job.

The filters are readily available as they are a regular service item - so either a main dealer, e-bay (£11) or these guys : www.puravent.co.uk

Sorry to be a numpty but I have no idea what filter I am meant to be looking for. Can you or someone else shed some light on what one I need to get, or give me a direct link to a website that sells them?

[luvmygti]

I beleive its called a pollen filter, you might as well get one from a main dealer i dont think they cost much

[Davstylee]

I beleive its called a pollen filter, you might as well get one from a main dealer i dont think they cost much

Cool I will give them a ring to see if they have one I can pick up tonight.

Does anyone have a quick guide on how to replace it?