trailblazerxp

Hi folks,

Currently having problems with my '99 Octavia TDI.

The front windsceen is misting up very badly if the aircon isn't turned on. However there are a few things that might be related to this problem.

1: After it's been raining, I can hear water slooshing around from what appears to be the dash - from left to right or vice versa. If I turn right and the fans on, I can hear it struggling to maintain speed.

2: No hot air coming out of the top vent, though aircon seems to be fine, and I do get heat coming from he front/side vents.

Now it's possible this might be the pollen filter or rain channels blocked, but I don't know where they are in the octavia. This is where I miss there not being a haynes manual for the octavias.

Can anybody please give me a guide as to where to look uner the bonnet?

Regards,

TBXP.

matchmaker

Could be (a) blocked pollen filter or (b) blocked a/c evaporator drain or (c) both

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Alan

"Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

trailblazerxp

Thanks matchmaker, pollen filter is quite likely as it's not been changed since 4ok and it's now at 72k. I can't see where the plenium chamber is though - is it under the main air intake where the MAF sensor's located?

Also where is the AC/Evaporator drain located please?

Regards,

TBXP

trailblazerxp

Sorted - pollen filter was the problem! V fiddly to fit, and couldn't remove the plastic cover, but was able to remove and fit filter by prising up the cover.