3.2 Pollen Filter

[clem2192]

I am going to replace the pollen filter on my A3 3.2. It has started steaming up a bit recently and I am unsure as to when it was last changed.

I believe it is located somewhere in the passenger footwell but can someone please confirm?!
Pics would be very helpful!

I assume this an easy job but does anyone have a how to or any comments?

Cheers!

Ryan

 

[Khufu]

Steaming up? The pollen filter should be dry.

Its under the glovebox. If you look, there is two plastic clips that hold the grey foam in place, remove these & pull the foam out of the way. You will then see the bottom of the filter housing. there is a panel that you slide sideways in the dirction of the arrow and remove. You will then see the bottom of the filter, just need to man handle it out & new one in.

 

[clem2192]

I read somewhere that if the pollen filter is knackered this can make the front windscreen to steam up more easy.....is this not the case?

Ah well, if not I dont know the last time it was changed so cant do any harm!!

Thanks for the information

 

[Smoothie]

also if you havn't bought the filter yet, can be bought quite cheap from audi-garages on ebay

 

[Minstadave]

also if you havn't bought the filter yet, can be bought quite cheap from audi-garages on ebay

I picked one up for £8 delivered, going to do mine tomorrow.

 

[Smoothie]

I picked one up for £8 delivered, going to do mine tomorrow.

good job mate

 

[Hellz]

This steaming up has started happening to mine, it never occured to me that the pollen filter would be responsible!

Minsta - where did you pick one up from for £8?

Smoothie - I checked ebay for an audi-garages seller but they dont seem to exist, any chance of a link please mate?

Cheers

 

[Smoothie]

Sorry mate i just meant audi garages/dealers selling on ebay like this one:

A dealer local to my does it and theres always a few quid to be saved

Genuine Audi A3 Pollen Filter 2004 - 2010 Models on eBay (end time 09-Nov-10 15:28:18 GMT)

Just forward contact them when you buy with your chassis number so they send the correct one

 

[Hellz]

Cheers Smoothie - I take it all 8P A3's have the same pollen filter...

 

[Smoothie]

it seem that way from other ones for sale, just contact them with your chassis number to be safe dude!

Audi Pollen Filter 1K2819653B A3, TT 2004> BNIB on eBay (end time 06-Nov-10 11:23:41 GMT)

 

[Minstadave]

Cheaper one here:

Genuine Audi A3 Pollen Filter 2004 - 2010 Models on eBay (end time 09-Nov-10 15:28:18 GMT)

 

[Smoothie]

Cheaper one here:

Genuine Audi A3 Pollen Filter 2004 - 2010 Models on eBay (end time 09-Nov-10 15:28:18 GMT)

repost mate

 

[Khufu]

There are two types, a standard one or the more common version, one with anti-pollution layer.

 

[VWAddict]

Steaming up? -There can be NO possible connection... the whole idea is laughable!

First make sure you're not using recirculated air... that's one thing which people don't tend to realise.

Using the A/C with NO recirc. will dry the air and prevent steaming up.

Keith

 

[Khufu]

you used to get it on the old A3 if the clip in the scuttle tray wasnt in right so all the rainwater ran into the car.

 

[clem2192]

Cheers for the comments guys!

I brought mine from a place called Zak Parts (zakparts.com) for £6.70 plus postage!

Will give it a go at the weekend when it turns up!

 

[paddy]

You could try double glazing

 

[Minstadave]

Just changed mine, years of crud in it. Took 2 mins, piece of cake

 

[clem2192]

Changed mine last night....the old one wasnt in a too bad a condition but was dirty and had some rubbish in it so thought may as well change it whilst it was out!

Thanks guys!

 

[Hellz]

Just changed my pollen filter over, it was pretty grim and even contained little bits of twigs'n'leaves which in turn may have been responsible for the dampness. T'was a nice straight forward swap, cheers for the tip Khufu.

Steaming up? -There can be NO possible connection... the whole idea is laughable!

First make sure you're not using recirculated air... that's one thing which people don't tend to realise.

Using the A/C with NO recirc. will dry the air and prevent steaming up.

Keith

VWaddict - When checking out pollen filters I came across this - Bosch Automotive Aftermarket - Cabin filters - Do-it-yourself ... Bosch seem to concur with the OP that the pollen filter can/will be responsible for steaming up the windows...

 

[Smoothie]

so its a pretty easy change? i just got a brand new OEM one for £4 delivered of ebay, just bought it because it was a bargain lol

 

[piotrtdi]

this link is a PDF file
and a description of how to replace the pollen filter

http://www.filtron.pl/katalog/instrukcje/1111k.pdf<-80KB

 

[Smoothie]

excellent

 

[DaveyB]

Changed my pollen filter over the weekend, was in a right old mess. Bought the filter from Lincoln Audi off the bay. Since learnt that there are 2 types, an active carbon and a paper filter. Think the original was the active carbon version as it was different to the paper filter I replaced it with, also different part numbers. May have to keep an eye on this as I gather the carbon filters are for AC/Climate control?

Anyone else using a paper filter with AC/Climate control?

**It wasn't expensive so have no problem replacing it as and when it starts to look a bit shabby, plus it has already made a difference in terms of how 'fresh' the CC now feels.

 

[N8]

this link is a PDF file
and a description of how to replace the pollen filter

http://www.filtron.pl/katalog/instrukcje/1111k.pdf<-80KB

Excellent link!

 

[Geraldy212]

Could be wrong, but I believe that the activated carbon pollen filter is meant to be used in all cars fitted with climate control (aircon). The simple paper filter is for cars with only a heater. This makes sense since there is always an issue with the aircon heat exchanger getting damp and causing a smell in the car.