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Haval H6 HEV air conditioning odour: Dust, mould and moisture in the filter
An odour appears after air conditioning is switched on, especially after prolonged use.
Haval H6 HEV air conditioning odour: Dust, mould and moisture in the filter
Symptoms
- An odour appears after air conditioning is switched on, especially after prolonged use. [1]
Possible causes
- Dirt accumulates in the air conditioning system over time and develops mould; moisture and dust accumulate in the cabin air filter over time. [1]
Checks
- If the odour is pronounced, have an authorised service centre check the air conditioning system and filter for dust accumulation and dampness. [1]
What to do
- Use fresh-air mode when the outside air is clean; before switching off air conditioning, first stop cooling and keep the airflow running for 3–5 minutes to dry the system. If the odour is strong, visit an authorised service centre for inspection, and clean or replace the filter as needed. [1]
Applicability and limits
- HAVAL H6 HEV English-language manual from GWM's official Malaysian website, hybrid; cover date copied as 10/05/2024. This date is not an applicable model year; confirm configuration, left-/right-hand drive and market differences against the vehicle. Internal brand/model/year mapping has not been established. Scope: unknown [1]
Related part categories
- Cabin air filter [1]
Sources
[Source 1] Haval H6 HEV English-language Owner's Manual from the Official Malaysian Website — printed/PDF pp.72: About the air conditioning smell (accessed 2026-10-30)
https://www.gwm.com.my/content/dam/gwm/pages/my/en/exclusive-service/pdf/owner-manual-haval.pdf
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