Air conditioning filter

[Geelmeel]

I know it has been recently discused that you can put an airconditioning filter in the yaris. I asked my dealer about this and they want to charge my about 70 dollars for a housing they say I need before I get the filter. Is this nessesary? Or can I just buy a filter and put it in myself?

[blacksan]

I know it has been recently discused that you can put an airconditioning filter in the yaris. I asked my dealer about this and they want to charge my about 70 dollars for a housing they say I need before I get the filter. Is this nessesary? Or can I just buy a filter and put it in myself?

Oh boy, another honest dealer hard on the course of truth, justice and the ultimate sacrifice of customer service.

Pull the glove box out and the filter housing is plainly visible. I am shore one of the members has a picture of it for your convenience. If no one steps up I will try to get one posted today.

Open this link http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5471&highlight=filter and go down to post #46. You can see the filter housing picture with the end cover off and a filter partially exposed. The only difference between this and mine is that my filter housing is white opaque and not black. I guess the Euro model uses different color in there molding of the part?

[YamilR]

I just bought a filter and I'm going to pick it up in a minute...this is the link

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PUR&MfrPartNumber=C38188&PartType=&PTSet=

[blacksan]

I just bought a filter and I'm going to pick it up in a minute...this is the link

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PUR&MfrPartNumber=C38188&PartType=&PTSet=

Is that the one that needs trimmed, or stock fit?

Can you take a few pics for Geelmeel of the installation?

[kaboom]

i trimmed purolator C38188 ( $ 12 plus change) a little and it fits right in; no need of "housing/drawer" because purolator has a sturdy "frame" around it and it just slides in - been in my yaris for last 2 weeks - no prob.
kd

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

IF YOU ORDER PART NUMBER 87139-52020 YOU DO NOT NEED A HOUSING........

[blacksan]

I don't know how I missed this, but if your car comes equipped with the filter there should be a sticker located in glove box

[Geelmeel]

Where do you order part 87139-52020 from?

[BailOut]

http://www.toyotapartsales.com (Search by Factory Part Number)

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

ANY LOCAL DEALER...

[uncleyaris]

I know it has been recently discused that you can put an airconditioning filter in the yaris. I asked my dealer about this and they want to charge my about 70 dollars for a housing they say I need before I get the filter. Is this nessesary? Or can I just buy a filter and put it in myself?

thats f....n robbery!!!!!!!!!!!:barf:

[blacksan]

thats f....n robbery!!!!!!!!!!!:barf:

That is a terrible thing to say! I will have you know that dealers have our best interests in mind at all time. They would never lie, cheat, steal, mislead, or abuse us at any point in the spirit of free market trade. Now, please excuse me as I am late for my electro shock therapy.:drool:

[kaboom]

i would need to have a lobotomy first before having anything installed by the dealer - for that little pollen filter: definitely go aftermarket...

[uncleyaris]

That is a terrible thing to say! I will have you know that dealers have our best interests in mind at all time. They would never lie, cheat, steal, mislead, or abuse us at any point in the spirit of free market trade. Now, please excuse me as I am late for my electro shock therapy.:drool:

:laugh:
:bellyroll:

[ttufrosty]

Does anyone know what car(s)the Purolator C38188 cabin air filter fits. I cannot locate anyone that carries Purolater near my house and I dont have the available time to order the part on the internet. If I know what car that air filter fits I might be able to locate another air filter that will fit from another manufacturer.

[kaboom]

i do not know what cars it fits but check Advance Auto Parts for that filter -----that's where i bought it......
hope it helps
kd

[ttufrosty]

I didn't look hard enough, the parts america site had a link to list all cars that the filter fits. IN case anyone was wondering its the 00-05 ECHO, 03-06 SCION's, and the RAV4's.

[socko]

My dealer wanted $5 for the tray in which the filter sits and $30 or so for the filter. I asked the service manager about cutting down a furnace filter and using tht and was told tht would work just fine. So, as suggested in this or another thread, I just bought a high quality furnace filter (3M) and cut it to size (7.5" x 8.5"), taped the 2 sides without cardboard and it fit right in with the need of the tray.

[Katana]

I know it has been recently discused that you can put an airconditioning filter in the yaris. I asked my dealer about this and they want to charge my about 70 dollars for a housing they say I need before I get the filter. Is this nessesary? Or can I just buy a filter and put it in myself?

Same in Greece...

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

My dealer wanted $5 for the tray in which the filter sits and $30 or so for the filter. I asked the service manager about cutting down a furnace filter and using tht and was told tht would work just fine. So, as suggested in this or another thread, I just bought a high quality furnace filter (3M) and cut it to size (7.5" x 8.5"), taped the 2 sides without cardboard and it fit right in with the need of the tray.
you do not need to get a tray!!!!! it slides in.....

[socko]

Yeah, the "with" was a typo. I meant to say "without the need of the tray".

[msfire671]

when your air con smells like wet....something.....any suggestions on getting rid of that smell?? its pretty embarassing....

08 yaris sedan

[Sailr303]

I have the same problem with my 2007 sedan. The dealer sprayed Lysol into the vents while it was running and it really didn't help. Usually, increasing the fan speed stops it for a while. I'd love to know what to do to fix it.

[TheRealEnth]

i get that smell sometimes too on random days. Whats up with that?

[CTScott]

i get that smell sometimes too on random days. Whats up with that?

Check the TSB on HVAC evaporator drain blockage:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9753

[mikenacarato]

you could get the Blitz performance a/c filter...no idea what would be performance about it but it sais its for ill-smelling odors and its anti-bacterial! part # 18722 from Blitz

[IsLNdbOi]

Go to Pepboys, Autozone, Checker's Auto Parts, Napa Auto, etc. and get a Purolator C35667. Fits perfectly without any trimming.

[b_hickman11]

or go to O'Reilly Auto Parts. They have their brand for $8.99. Item # 3679

[IsLNdbOi]

No you cant do it by your self because to change that filter you need to fallow some instructions which you cant do as you are not experienced it may face sum damages to your air conditioning (http://www.buildingregister.com)


Uh... Who are you replying to?

Your post doesn't even make sense.

[MadMax]

I just checked my 08 HB and no filter!

I guess AutoZone is one of my stops on my way home today!

Cheers! M2

[MadMax]

OK, I'm 99.9% sure, but just to add that 0.01%...

The filter arrow should be pointing down when install it, right?

Cheers! M2

[IsLNdbOi]

The car's manual says the arrows should be pointing up.

[PaidTimeOff]

Re: "wet" A/C smell

When I went to pick up my car, my dealer told me it's a good idea to leave the air vent open when you're done using the a/c because this allows any liquid in the system to hopefully evaporate and help prevent that mildewy scent from developing in the car. Don't know if it's true, but I figure it can't hurt so I just try to remember to open the vents whenever I'm parking the car somewhere for more than a few minutes.

[b_hickman11]

I just checked my 08 HB and no filter!

I guess AutoZone is one of my stops on my way home today!

Cheers! M2

None of the Yaris's shipped to the USA came with a filter. Have you bought one yet. I would not go to autozone. Since you are in Tx, go to O'Reilly's. They have one for $8.99.

[security030]

My guess is there are sum steps to fallow so its better to take to an air conditioning (http://www.buildingregister.com) technician

[jambo101]

None of the Yaris's shipped to the USA came with a filter. Have you bought one yet. I would not go to autozone. Since you are in Tx, go to O'Reilly's. They have one for $8.99.

Canadian ones do come with filters as i just had mine changed and it was very dirty,

[PK198105]

little trick for delaying the need for a change. take the cabin air filter and vacuum it. I did it to mine and the air quality improved greatly , try it

[b_hickman11]

Canadian ones do come with filters as i just had mine changed and it was very dirty,

I think the US is the only Yaris that doesnt come with one.

[Pingouin]

My dealer wanted $5 for the tray in which the filter sits and $30 or so for the filter. I asked the service manager about cutting down a furnace filter and using tht and was told tht would work just fine. So, as suggested in this or another thread, I just bought a high quality furnace filter (3M) and cut it to size (7.5" x 8.5"), taped the 2 sides without cardboard and it fit right in with the need of the tray.

For info, someone else did that as well, with step-by-step guide available:
http://steampunkworkshop.com/cheap-yaris-cabin-air-filter

I went to my local DIY shop but couldn't find any paper filter of any sort, so I just bought a proper Yaris filter off eBay for £14 (incl. shipping).
The reason I was looking for changing my filter is that I just bought the Yaris this week, from a garage, and found out that the pollen filter was just not there at all! :rolleyes:

[birdman]

Great to know!

[jambo101]

Canadian ones do come with filters as i just had mine changed and it was very dirty,

I;ve since tossed the filter and now run without one,seems like a kinda pointless feature when i run with the windows down for most of the year..:iono:

[BailOut]

I;ve since tossed the filter and now run without one,seems like a kinda pointless feature when i run with the windows down for most of the year..:iono:
I hear ya, but I tend to run with the windows up during dust storms, wildfire smoke, when I'm near diesel engines, construction sites, etc. I appreciate any filtration I can get during those times.

[ecenur]

For info, someone else did that as well, with step-by-step guide available:
http://steampunkworkshop.com/cheap-yaris-cabin-air-filter

I went to my local DIY shop but couldn't find any paper filter of any sort, so I just bought a proper Yaris filter off eBay for £14 (incl. shipping).
The reason I was looking for changing my filter is that I just bought the Yaris this week, from a garage, and found out that the pollen filter was just not there at all! :rolleyes:

So that's great, a yaris filter will work so there's no need for a furnace filter
I have the same problem, my car was recently purchased, I am not the first owner and I had no idea about the false filter.