My 1999 Acura TL has a moldy air smell in the cabin... especially noticeable on a warm day... where are the two acc cabin air filters located and how do I access them... thank you for your help
My 1999 Acura TL has a moldy air smell in the cabin... especially noticeable on a warm day... where are the two acc cabin air filters located and how do I access them... thank you for your help
A few weeks ago the car started to smell moldy when the heat was on. As days went by, the smell got worse, also more complex -- there were burning smells (like hot antifreeze, I wondered?) and a chemical smell. Since then I replaced the cabin air filter (1st suggestion of the dealership); now it's just a moldy smell. Worst when the car has just started up, and worse when the ac is on than when not. I've been running it at max temp, ac off, to try to dry it out. No idea what else to do but have scheduled another repair visit to see what the dealer can make of it. A few weeks ago the car started to smell moldy when the heat was on. As days went by, the smell got worse, also more complex -- there were burning smells (like hot antifreeze, I wondered?) and a chemical smell. Since then I replaced the cabin air filter (1st suggestion of the dealership); now it's just a moldy smell. Worst when the car has just started up, and worse when the ac is on than when not. I've been running it at max temp, ac off, to try to dry it out. No idea what else to do but have scheduled another repair visit to see what the dealer can make of it.
AnonymousMar 28, 2014
where is the 92 acura vigor cabin filter? I have restricted air flow and wish to check the filter.where is the 92 acura vigor cabin filter? I have restricted air flow and wish to check the filter.
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Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. Open the glove box. Remove the limiting stop arm. Release the glove box. Remove the old cabin air filter. Clean filter chamber and check seals and gaskets. Install the new cabin air filter.
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Cabin air filters help purify the air you breath while in your car. Acabin air filter should be changed every ...
Changing the cabin air filter is fairly easy to do if you follow this how-to guide. New vehicles usually come equipped with one or more cabin air filters. A cabin air filter provides fresh air through the passenger compartment side vents.
Step-By-Step Guide
The first thing you need to do is locate your owner's manual to find out if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. If you can't find the information, then your car is probably not equipped with a cabin air filter. However, if you would like to be sure, call your favorite parts store and they can provide you with the information.
When you purchase the new cabin air filter, be aware that there are 2 types of filters. One is called the particulate; the other is called the activated charcoal. The particulate filters out road dust, bacteria, mold spores, pollen and other pollutants. The activated charcoal filters the above mentioned and filters harmful gasses and odors. People who drive around in gridlock or have an odor problem might consider buying the activated charcoal, though it is more expensive.
After purchasing the filter, make sure you have your eye protection, gloves, ratchet, socket and screwdriver before beginning the procedure.
Remove the glove compartment. Usually, vehicles are equipped with bolts and screws to hold the glove compartment in. Your glove compartment may have tabs as well, so be careful when removing the compartment and use the tabs to remove.
After removing the bolt and the screws, remove the glove box frame.
Locate the filter housing. Look for a removable plastic filter cover.
Remove the filter. Most under-dash filters can be removed simply by opening the filter door.
Before installing the new filter, vacuum the filter chamber to remove any excess particles. You may also take a damp cloth and wipe the inside of the air filter chamber to clean out unwanted dust and particles.
Disconnect the hinge shaft and remove the glove compartment door .
Remove the access cover for the cabin air filter
remove cabin air filter from the heater/A/C housing.
Reverse steps to install.
The cabin air filter is actually pretty easy to change. Here are the steps:
Set the air conditioning system to Recirculation. The case for the cabin air cannot be removed with the system in the Outside Air mode.
Turn the engine off.
Open the Glove Compartment
unclip the damper rod on the ride side of the glove compartment. To unclip it usually it is just a squeeze tab but sometimes it is a phillips head screwdriver.
The glove compartment now must be squeezed together at the rear to allow the tabs to be released. Just let the glove compartment hang down.
Through the glove compartment opening, locate the filter cover and remove.
Remove dirty filter and replace with the new and reverse steps 1-5 to put it back together.
Shouldnt take to long usually takes me about 5 minutes to change it.
As for the toyota cabin air number im not to sure on that but you can go to any parts store and pick up an aftermarket cabin air which will save you a bit of money, same quality..
you need to get behindnd the glove box and you will see a little black cover you need to remove ..should be 2 little plastic spring tabs on each side you push in ,hold and then pull out the tray which houses the cabin filter.
The cabin air filter is located behind the glove box, you will have to remove the glove box, behind the glove box is a cover about 1" high and 7" long, remove that cover and you will see a tray that holds the cabin air filter, remove the tray and you can replace the paper cabin air filter, I recomend using a Toyota cabin air filter, the Toyota cabin air filter is a HEPA air filter and is available at any Toyota dealer for about $ 30
The advise by Techbuster was a bit off. The '09 is a bit different than the earlier models. To change the filter, pull the center divider in the glove box straight forward. The cabin filter housing in immediately behind it. Push the two clips on the outer edges inward and slide the tray out. Replace the filter, reinsert the tray, replace the center divider.
Remove all of the contents in the glove box. Remove the glove box door support. Open the glove box. Squeeze the sides of the glove box inward, to drop the box door open further. The cabin air filter is in a small rectangular box, behind the glove box.
You cut the cross bar away with some diagonals and throw it away. It is just an assembly aid when they are putting the car together. Google "DIY MDX cabin air filter" and you will find step by step procedures with photos for changing the filter. It is not a difficult job.
To change cabin air filter on Acura TL firs time you need to open the glove box and then remove the arm that holds the glovebox. Press the 2 sides of the glovebox to take this out like in picture bellow. Acura TL 2004-2010 cabin air filter location After do this you can see and locate the cabin air filter housing cover. Acura TL 2004-2010 cabin air filter housing cover Push the 2 tabs from the filter frame to unhooking from the housing cover. Take the frame out and replace the old cabin air filter with the new one with the air flow indicating arrow pointing down.
My 1999 Acura TL has a moldy air smell in the cabin... especially noticeable on a warm day... where are the two acc cabin air filters located and how do I access them... thank you for your help
A few weeks ago the car started to smell moldy when the heat was on. As days went by, the smell got worse, also more complex -- there were burning smells (like hot antifreeze, I wondered?) and a chemical smell. Since then I replaced the cabin air filter (1st suggestion of the dealership); now it's just a moldy smell. Worst when the car has just started up, and worse when the ac is on than when not. I've been running it at max temp, ac off, to try to dry it out. No idea what else to do but have scheduled another repair visit to see what the dealer can make of it.
where is the 92 acura vigor cabin filter? I have restricted air flow and wish to check the filter.
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