LS430inDE.

As most of us know, the vented & cooled portions of the heated/cooled seats is barely perceptable, if at all.

I also know that changing the seat filters will probably will not make a significant increase in the venting/cooling. I have heard the heated portion works flawlessly. I just haven't had the chance to test the heat yet.

My question is this...with a vehicle that has ~45k miles on it, is it worth it to spend $29 for each under seat filter? I am thinking of replacing them in addition to the main cablin/AC filter (behind the glovebox).

The system IS saying REPLACE A/C filter, so was thinking I should just change all the interior filters at the same time. (that's just how my mind operates).

Would $58 (for OEM) underseat filters (both) just be a waste...or is it worth it?

All opinions welcomed.

Thanks.

drink300

This has been discussed at length in older threads. The coolers in the LS430 seats are a joke. Replacing a filter will not fix the root of the problem, which is a bad original design. I wouldn't waste the money, personally...

ancdmd

Good to know, I was about to have the dealer replace mine tomorrow. Think I'll keep the cash...

Boomer01

I agree with him. Don't replace them.

AlexusAnja

Replacing a filter for seats that don't work that well anyway is a load of you know what. I called an online Lexus dealer online when I was getting ready to replace my filters and they came out and said don't waste the money on them. The guy said take the filters out, reverse blow them with a hair dryer, and then put it back in.

I've done that already and like others have said... not a bit of different. I almost think just remove the filters.

As for the heating, yes, it works much better. It has a temp control of some sorts because it doesn't just heat and heat and heat and heat until your lower back is burnt. It gets a nice comfy warm...

DNC

This is going to be a strange answer to your question. I have been in friend's cars that I could detect a difference after filters where changed, and in others I could not tell a difference. I'm a little crazy when it comes to taking care of my car. I will change my car's probably more than they should be change. Remember you have those filters in each of your doors trim too. You will see the little vents next to the door jam.
Hope this answer helps.

ancdmd

Dumb question but how do you get those seat filters out? I located them but couldn't figure out how to remove them. Owner's manual didn't help.

mafpolo

You have bad gas. The cool seat blowers are barely perceptible anyway.

LS430inDE.

I ju$t read on an old thread--from 2008, that we, a$ member$ of CL, were entitled to a 10% di$count when purcha$ing the$e under $eat filter$ from $ewell?

TO MODERATOR$--I$ THE ABOVE TRUE? I$ THI$ TRUE FOR ALL PART$ ORDERED FROM $EWELL AL$O?

Thank$ in advance!!...although I already ordered a cabin filer and the $eat filter$ thi$ morning. I will call them to $ee if I can get an adju$tment?

TJW98LS

iTrader: (1)

I think the upper part of my drivers seat doesn't heat up anymore. I had both on one day and reach over to feel the heat off of the passenger side and the rear was only midly warm from me leaning against it.

Would I need a new one?