Ls 460 cabin filter
10-02-14, 08:14 AM
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Ls 460 cabin filter
I had my local shop change my cabin filter and guess what.
Trouble with my Auto mode on my climate control. The recirculation /fresh air door had come loose.
Not broken as I have read on the forum. The pin that connects the servo motor to the arm had popped out. The mechanic was able to reconnect the arm with out a major tear down. This is just a heads up for anyone else that may have this happen to them. No huge bill from Lexus
Trouble with my Auto mode on my climate control. The recirculation /fresh air door had come loose.
Not broken as I have read on the forum. The pin that connects the servo motor to the arm had popped out. The mechanic was able to reconnect the arm with out a major tear down. This is just a heads up for anyone else that may have this happen to them. No huge bill from Lexus
10-02-14, 02:52 PM
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It's not it will take 2 people one to hold the door open (in the max open position) and one under the dash to reconnect the arm to the door. Took us about 45 minutes to get it done. My system works fine now
10-02-14, 04:50 PM
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Why do you allow someone else to do it? It is one of the simplest tasks you can perform. Place air control in the recirculate mode, ignition switch in accessory position, open door inside glove box, slide out old filter, slide in new filter. Good for another year or so.
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10-02-14, 04:56 PM
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Thanks for posting that Sul. It sounds like that is a different issue than what happens when someone tries to change the filter when not in the recirc mode. It is good to know you don't have to remove the dash!
10-04-14, 05:42 PM
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A/C Door that breaks
So as a caution mode I ordered a replacement door for my 2008 LS460. This is the one that brakes when you don't follow the cabin air filter replacement instructions. I got lucky and nothing broke.
I am now the proud new owner of a door. If anyone out there needs one I have $36.00 in one and will sell this one. Just let me know. kcsully@csteldridge.com
I am now the proud new owner of a door. If anyone out there needs one I have $36.00 in one and will sell this one. Just let me know. kcsully@csteldridge.com
04-13-18, 07:22 AM
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I am really handy. I have a collection of tools that would make the average mechanic blush. I have replaced struts, brakes, tie rods, and a whole host of other things on my F150.
I would let Lexus change the cabin filter.
The tabs on the shelf, the filter compartment cover, and on the tray holding the filter are very flimsy. The glove box is dark, and black, and difficult to see into. There isn't a lot of room to get your hands in there.
Plus, the supposed OEM filters on Ebay are garbage compared to the ones that Lexus sells.
Add the possibility of screwing up the door, and having to mess around under the dash, it pays for you to let Lexus handle the whole thing.
The couple of bucks I saved trying to do it myself were far exceeded by the cost of replacing the shelf and the filter tray. And I'm hoping I didn't mess up the door.
Never again.
I would let Lexus change the cabin filter.
The tabs on the shelf, the filter compartment cover, and on the tray holding the filter are very flimsy. The glove box is dark, and black, and difficult to see into. There isn't a lot of room to get your hands in there.
Plus, the supposed OEM filters on Ebay are garbage compared to the ones that Lexus sells.
Add the possibility of screwing up the door, and having to mess around under the dash, it pays for you to let Lexus handle the whole thing.
The couple of bucks I saved trying to do it myself were far exceeded by the cost of replacing the shelf and the filter tray. And I'm hoping I didn't mess up the door.
Never again.
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04-15-18, 03:39 PM
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Do it yourself. Very easy. Plus it's the only time I get to sit in the passenger seat. Get a filter with activated carbon. Really helps if you have a commute with a lot of smog. Found some good ones on Amazon.
04-15-18, 04:42 PM
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"IF" you feel comfortable changing a roll of toilet paper, YOU can do this simple cabin filter change! ..... See post #4 for instructions. Simple 10 minute job doing it the first time then it’s 5 minutes to do the second time.
BTW! Changing the seat filters is a EZ to do task also.
BTW! Changing the seat filters is a EZ to do task also.
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04-16-18, 06:15 AM
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I am really handy. I have a collection of tools that would make the average mechanic blush. I have replaced struts, brakes, tie rods, and a whole host of other things on my F150.
I would let Lexus change the cabin filter.
The tabs on the shelf, the filter compartment cover, and on the tray holding the filter are very flimsy. The glove box is dark, and black, and difficult to see into. There isn't a lot of room to get your hands in there.
Plus, the supposed OEM filters on Ebay are garbage compared to the ones that Lexus sells.
Add the possibility of screwing up the door, and having to mess around under the dash, it pays for you to let Lexus handle the whole thing.
The couple of bucks I saved trying to do it myself were far exceeded by the cost of replacing the shelf and the filter tray. And I'm hoping I didn't mess up the door.
Never again.
I would let Lexus change the cabin filter.
The tabs on the shelf, the filter compartment cover, and on the tray holding the filter are very flimsy. The glove box is dark, and black, and difficult to see into. There isn't a lot of room to get your hands in there.
Plus, the supposed OEM filters on Ebay are garbage compared to the ones that Lexus sells.
Add the possibility of screwing up the door, and having to mess around under the dash, it pays for you to let Lexus handle the whole thing.
The couple of bucks I saved trying to do it myself were far exceeded by the cost of replacing the shelf and the filter tray. And I'm hoping I didn't mess up the door.
Never again.
04-16-18, 02:20 PM
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Why do you allow someone else to do it? It is one of the simplest tasks you can perform. Place air control in the recirculate mode, ignition switch in accessory position, open door inside glove box, slide out old filter, slide in new filter. Good for another year or so.
When I got the car, it had the issue (I didn't notice it till the 30 day warranty was up) when left in auto, every time the car started it would be at 75 with A/C off (someone changed the filter with out changing the mode). It's fairly easy to fix, it looks a lot worse than it actually is. There is thread about "tighten the glove box". They show pictures step by step how to get the glove box off (and you can access the switch). It takes about an hour to 2 to do. The process of popping it back on takes all of about 3 seconds but, getting to that point is a different story.
Just avoid it of possible, don't let a 3rd party change your filter, as long as you know what is going on.
Here is the thread...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...tment-diy.html
And if your glove box is hanging a little low, you can kill 2 birds with one stone !
04-17-18, 04:40 PM
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LOL. Yeah.... this is literally the easiest maintenance item to diy on the car. Heck....it's even easier than replacing the wiper blades.
As for Ebay filter quality? We're talking about filtering HVAC air. Hardly a concern. I'll continue to pay my 2 dollars for a "crap Chinese filter" that probably is the same filter on the same assembly line in China that gets a "Fram" sticker slapped on it.
As for Ebay filter quality? We're talking about filtering HVAC air. Hardly a concern. I'll continue to pay my 2 dollars for a "crap Chinese filter" that probably is the same filter on the same assembly line in China that gets a "Fram" sticker slapped on it.
04-17-18, 05:09 PM
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I had my local shop change my cabin filter and guess what.
Trouble with my Auto mode on my climate control. The recirculation /fresh air door had come loose.
Not broken as I have read on the forum. The pin that connects the servo motor to the arm had popped out. The mechanic was able to reconnect the arm with out a major tear down. This is just a heads up for anyone else that may have this happen to them. No huge bill from Lexus
Trouble with my Auto mode on my climate control. The recirculation /fresh air door had come loose.
Not broken as I have read on the forum. The pin that connects the servo motor to the arm had popped out. The mechanic was able to reconnect the arm with out a major tear down. This is just a heads up for anyone else that may have this happen to them. No huge bill from Lexus
04-18-18, 12:51 PM
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I've looked at this over and over but not quite clear on the instructions still.
Instructions say to put it on recirculate before starting. I see that, but when you start then the door is closed to the filter. Are you supposed to remove the cover and then lift that door up to reach in for the filter?
Or are you supposed to then put it in recirculate and once you remove the first cover, do you then put it in open air mode to lift the door?
Thanks! *confused*
Instructions say to put it on recirculate before starting. I see that, but when you start then the door is closed to the filter. Are you supposed to remove the cover and then lift that door up to reach in for the filter?
Or are you supposed to then put it in recirculate and once you remove the first cover, do you then put it in open air mode to lift the door?
Thanks! *confused*