Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng.
Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2000-2013

All

All

All

All

All
(except Routan)

Condition
87 13 01 October 29, 2013 2005566 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871204 dated April 26, 2012 to update
Passat vendor code in the warranty table.
HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting
(unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started.

Technical Background
Condensation is a normal characteristic in all A/C systems. If odor is noticeable continue to follow this bulletin.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC™ II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS
6189A) or AIRCOMATIC™ III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN™ Ultrasonic
HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted.
There must be an original customer complaint of specified odor symptom on repair order for this Technical Bulletin
to apply. Adding this procedure on to another procedure is not permitted.

Tip
If vehicle is a Touareg or Phaeton with 4 zone climate control, the rear A/C unit is to be treated as well. Repeat
procedure for rear A/C unit.
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Cleaning the Air Conditioning System:
Tip
• No one must be in the passenger compartment.
• Observe the instructions on the cleaner and the cleaning fluid
• The vehicle must not be exposed to the sun
• Remove the pollen filter in the passenger compartment (if equipped)
1. The vehicle should be cool, if necessary cool it down with the air conditioning to about 72°F
2. Dry the evaporator by running the ventilation (air conditioning "OFF") at the highest blower level for about 30
minutes.
3. Remove the activated carbon filter or pollen filter according to the repair manual. Close the cover on the AC
duct without filter.
4. Open all vents, align them to the passenger compartment and select them with the control panel.
5. Leave the air conditioning switched off. Set the fan speed to level 1 and switch on the recirculation so air is not
brought into the vehicle. Run the engine during the complete cleaning process or switch on the ignition and
connect a battery charger.
6. Remove the neck (long black pipe) of air conditioning cleaner VAS 6189A / VAS 6189B and fill with a bottle of
cleaning fluid part number 30208 (observe instructions on bottle).

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7. Place the air conditioning cleaner on the floor underneath the passenger glove box and point the neck towards
the front of vehicle (see illustration).

8. Route the cable of cleaner through the side window to the outside. Close the side window and connect the
power cable. A self-test starts; when a green arrow lights up the unit is operational.

9. Start the cleaner (VAS 6189B / VAS 6189B), the warning light "Cleaning" comes on. Close all doors and
windows.

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10. After about 15 minutes the cleaner switches itself off automatically.
11. Open all windows and doors.
12. Continue to run the ventilation for another 10 minutes.
13. Remove the machine from the vehicle.
14. Install new activated carbon filter or pollen filter.
15. Switch on the air conditioning and run in recirculation air mode until condensed water is discharged under the
vehicle.
Tip
By leaving the controller in recirculation, this allows cleaning agent to be flushed from the ventilation duct work.

Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng.
Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2000-2013

All

All

All

All

All
(except Routan)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)

Code
8760
Parts Manufacturer

0049

(1K1)-Rabbit,GTI,R32, (5K1)-Golf GTI, (1J6)-Jetta Wagon,
(1F7,1F8)-Eos, (3B,3C) Passat, Passat Wagon, (35)-CC, (3D8)Phaeton, (7L)Touareg, Touareg2, (7P5)-Touareg, (5N2)- Tiguan

WWO

(1V7)-Cabrio,(9M2)-Jetta Sedan, (1K2,1K5)-Jetta, Jetta Wagon,
(162)-Jetta Sedan, (AJ5) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon, (1C1,
5C1, 1Y7)-Beetle, Beetle Convertible,

3ME

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(9B1)-Golf, GTI, R32

2BR

(A32)-Passat Sedan

TX6

2)

87603099 Maximum A-time = 135 TU

2)

87602999 Maximum A-time = 70 TU

Labor Operation : Pollen Filter Replacement (if
equipped)

2)

See ElsaWeb

Causal Part:

Select Labor Operation 8760XXXX

Outside Material: A/C Treatment (maximum
Sublet amount) :

Part No: 30208

Labor Operation : 4 Zone Climate Control
Labor Operation : 1 or 2 Zone Climate Control

Per 1 Bottle = $22.33
Per 2 Bottles = $44.66

Diagnostic Time

3)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2005566” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

3)

Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Air Conditioning Treatment

30208*

1 bottle (1 or 2 Zone Climate
Control)
2 bottles (4 Zone Climate Control)

Pollen Filter

See ETKA

1

*AIRCO-CLEAN™ Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment available by the case (Qty. 12 - 100ml bottles), part number
VAS6189/1.
Tool Description

Tool No:

AIRCOMATIC™ II Ultrasonic HVAC Cleaning
System

VAS 6189A*

AIRCOMATIC™ III Ultrasonic HVAC Cleaning
System

VAS 6189B*

* Call Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Program, Snap-On® Business Solutions (SBS) at 1-800-892-9650.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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