Hello, I wanted to see if our Prados had an in-cabin filter. Because when I turn on the A/C it smells moldy, like wet carpet. So I wanted to see if it had one, and if it did where is it located to replace or clean...
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Re: A/C Cabin Filter Location?
Morning... don't you have a 120? You've posted in the 90 section.
Maybe PM a mod to move the thread and you should get an answer.
On a 90 it's tucked up behind the glove box. Might be similar in a 120.Cheers, Leon
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1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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On a 120 it is behind a glove box but I didn't think that the 90 series had a cabin filter.
For the 120 series have a look at:
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No, I have a 90 Series. I know there is some duct underneath the glove compartment, anyone know exactly where it is or if we even have on our rig.
If there isnt where would the moldy wet carpet smell be coming from?????
CheersFrank
2008 Prado VX
285/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T
TJM Equipped Bullbar and Suspension
HIDs
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95 prado series do not have a filter - a I have asked if any one modified their air-intake cabin system. Nobody didProud Prado owner since 2007 - mods - 6 speaker system, 2x10" subs, 1,5" dobinson suspension, fleet-guard separator filter, HKS mufler, Pioneer 2-din system, toyota body-kit - rear spoiler.
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Originally posted by floridafj80No, I have a 90 Series. I know there is some duct underneath the glove compartment, anyone know exactly where it is or if we even have on our rig.
If there isnt where would the moldy wet carpet smell be coming from?????
Cheers[COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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Isn't there a filter in the big, white, circular plastic box behind the glovebox... :?
I'm sure I've seen something there... but I've never been able to work out how to get to it.
Maybe that's why... cause you're not supposed too
Every time I turn my AC on I get the dusty smell of the last dirt track I drove... Only lasts about 5 mins and then it's totally gone.Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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Originally posted by SchafferOriginally posted by floridafj80No, I have a 90 Series. I know there is some duct underneath the glove compartment, anyone know exactly where it is or if we even have on our rig.
If there isnt where would the moldy wet carpet smell be coming from?????
CheersCheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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My hilux use to do the same thing, its the evaporator getting wet then the you drive through dust and it sticks to it, myn use to smell like wet carpet as well, as mentioned below/above turn the air off 5 mins before you get home and let it dry out, I use to even flick the switch over to fresh to allow it to suck the hot air in through the evap to help dry it out quicker I also only run the air fresh/recirculate on recirc when driving in dusty conditions with air on to stop it sucking dust down into the evap, I dont do any of the above when driving city traffic except run the air on recirc, no point trying to cool down 40c air when it can recirc the cooler air already in cabin so as not to make the aircon work so hard, I actually pulled the airbox out of my hilux and cleaned it all down as I couldnt stand the smell you are right only last for 5 mins but still doesnt smell to good, to do this requires the dissconection of the aircon pipe and a degas etc, I was lucky and had access to gas etc so didnt cost me anything, i have learnt with the lux so havnt had this isse with the prado. regards Steve
Originally posted by SnagaIsn't there a filter in the big, white, circular plastic box behind the glovebox... :?
I'm sure I've seen something there... but I've never been able to work out how to get to it.
Maybe that's why... cause you're not supposed too
Every time I turn my AC on I get the dusty smell of the last dirt track I drove... Only lasts about 5 mins and then it's totally gone.Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet
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Hi Mefestofel. I think you are right. I took out my glovebox after reading a thread on this topic and my KZJ95R doesn't have a filter - or if it does, it is pretty well disguised. Cheers, Derb.2005 100 Series Landcruiser. 4.2 T/D 5 speed auto. LTD c/w AHC/Leather etc.
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Derb,
Here is the instruction for installation of cabin filter for Toyota Hilux - but this might work for Prado - http://depositfiles.com/ru/files/evu0i5d5wProud Prado owner since 2007 - mods - 6 speaker system, 2x10" subs, 1,5" dobinson suspension, fleet-guard separator filter, HKS mufler, Pioneer 2-din system, toyota body-kit - rear spoiler.
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