Re: smelly vents

[John Kiekhaefer <jonnk@execpc.com>]

Maybe this is unrelated to your problem, but I have had antifreeze smell
coming out of the vents with all four VWs I have owned.  This occurs on
start up in the morning and is especially present when it is extremely
cold.  I always figured it was contraction of the seals at the connection of
the line to the heater core.  I have had some experienced mechanics confirm
that VWs are notorious for this.

John Kiekhaefer

Steve Meredith wrote:

> >Yeah, remember my post on "smelly vents" a while back?  I never found a
> realy
> >plausible cause/solution.  If anyone does figure it out, make sure to
> post it!
> >ROB'
> >'97 GLX
>
> If it's a musty odor, you might try turning off the A/C a minute or so
> before you arrive at your destination. This allows some fresh air to
> flow through the system and seems to dry things out or something.
>
> Or, maybe your windshield wiper fluid is leaking. One might say that its
> smell is similar to an electrical short/fire. Why does this fluid smell
> so bad?
>
> -Steve