Cabin Air Filter Location?

[chazdawg35]

Hey Dudes, does anyone have an idea where the cabin air filter is on an AP1?

[batguano]

Go here.

http://forums.s2kca.com/showthread.p...bin+air+filter

[chazdawg35]

Thanks Dude! Better go check it out.

[gomarlins3]

It's a good idea to change them regularly or they start to look like this:

[Swingle1]

Maybe a dumb question. If it is, go easy on me.

What's the value of a cabin air filter in an open air cabin?

[J'sS2K]

I found a bee stuck in the filter when I changed mine. Poor bastard!

[jagg]

What's the value of a cabin air filter in an open air cabin?

None Swingle, unless you run roof closed all the time.

jagg

[batguano]

I could be wrong but it seems that if the filter is clogged, the fan for the AC and heater has to work much harder.

[J'sS2K]

Originally Posted by batguano

I could be wrong but it seems that if the filter is clogged, the fan for the AC and heater has to work much harder.

Nope, not really. There is a air re-circulation button on our car, meaning the A/C uses the air in the cabin and not the outside. You can hear it closes the vents when you press this button, air doesn't go through the filter when this button is pressed.

[Boost Convert]

Yeah, not sure on the S2K but we've seen a number of Odyssey's come in with a/c transistor that burned out due to the a/c being over worked from a clogged cabin filter. No a/c in Arizona =

It's fairly easy to do, her in Arizona we change them every 15,000 miles because of the dusty conditions. But yeah, with the top down...meh. lol

[Swingle1]

Disclosure on my part:

I didn't even know the S had a cabin filter until this past weekend when I had Ma Honda re-shoe my baby. (BTW, I got new summer tires!!!)
Anyway, I scoffed at the suggestion to replace the filter since I like to drive with the top down... which in my estimation defeats the purpose of a cabin filter. Seems to me a filter is just another marketing scam. But I'm all ears if someone can explain otherwise. (The Honda tech couldn't).

That said, Bat and Go make a good point... it's probably not a good idea to leave a clogged filter in place. I'm just not sure why I'd spend the money to replace something that amounts to nothing more than a clogging device.

J, do you sell gutted filters that won't clog?

[jagg]

the filter is great protection against mold and bacteria buildup within the a/c system itself, where the constant moisture makes a great breeding ground.......

boost convert will tell ya how common it is to see an Accord with a gallon of water sloshing around under the dashboard, due to a blocked a/c drain.

the filter's there, it's pretty cheap, and very easy to change (2 minutes), so why not?

jagg

[batguano]

You can get them at
www.hardtopguy.com
He also includes the install instructions.


My link above will walk you thru it.

[Boost Convert]

Originally Posted by jagg

boost convert will tell ya how common it is to see an Accord with a gallon of water sloshing around under the dashboard, due to a blocked a/c drain.

jagg

yeah, you got that right.

Customer: "There is a sloshing noise coming from inside the dash when I make turns."
Advisor: "When's the last time you changed your Cabin Filter?"
Customer: "My what?"

lol

[Boost Convert]

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Hey Dudes, does anyone have an idea where the cabin air filter is on an AP1?

[Swingle1]

OK. I'm sold.

[bobby2002S2K]

Get you factory parts here. Its alot cheaper esp. the cabin air filter.

http://handaaccessories.com/s2000-03.html

[chazdawg35]

Thanks for the info.I went to NAPA today and get one and the counter guy looked at me funny.Like a convertible car has a cabin filter,anyway he looked on the computer and said N/A.What are they smokin'!

[batguano]

Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

Get you factory parts here. Its alot cheaper esp. the cabin air filter.

http://handaaccessories.com/s2000-03.html

Thanks for that link.
I just ordered a case of oil filters and a bunch of washers.

[DJJSR]

If you don't change the filter when it needs it, eventually your car will stink and there will be wierd organisms growing in the ducts, the kind you see in sci-fi movies. Some day when you turn on the fan, they will come out and try to kill you. If we don't hear from you anymore, we know why.

Have a nice day

[gomarlins3]

I bought two from HTG when he had a two-for-one sale.

[D1sclaimer]

After you replace the cabin filter, you will notice the air coming in faster. Its amazing what they take out so you don't breath it.

Even though our cars are convertibles, most of the time, you want the air coming from the outside -> in.

[chazdawg35]

Thanks Bobby,I got one from your site,Great price!Also got some bumper and fender clips.Some of mine are gone from my cold air install.

[H20]

Originally Posted by J'sS2K

Nope, not really. There is a air re-circulation button on our car, meaning the A/C uses the air in the cabin and not the outside. You can hear it closes the vents when you press this button, air doesn't go through the filter when this button is pressed.

THAT explains why my AC smells like farts!



KIDDING!

[chazdawg35]

Hey Dude's I just put in the new filter and I have seen sewer gutters that looked cleaner than the old filter.It looks it was in there since the car was new(2003) so much for Honda's(First Honda in Simi) used car inspection!Maybe they need to hire some real mechanic's.

[kgf3076]

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Hey Dude's I just put in the new filter and I have seen sewer gutters that looked cleaner than the old filter.It looks it was in there since the car was new(2003) so much for Honda's(First Honda in Simi) used car inspection!Maybe they need to hire some real mechanic's.

It's not a normal part of a used car inspection. It has nothing to do with the way the car runs or is constructed. The heater/air conditioner will work with it clean or dirty, it's not on the checklist that most dealerships have of things that must be checked...cut them some slack, unless you said something about it, they probably don't even know it exists.

[bobby2002S2K]

Kgf is right its not part of the used car inspection. It is part of services. But I was told by Honda that my car didnt have one. when i got the 50 or 65,000 mile check list. I found out a few months later it did. I think from reading a post from GO. Went back to honda to the parts counter to order one and the guy looked at my like it was crazy. Long story short i ordered one and it was the only one that they have every ordered from that honda dealer. So every S2000 owner that got charged hundreds of bucks for there service didnt get a new filter.

[philiam]

Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

Get you factory parts here. Its alot cheaper esp. the cabin air filter.

http://handaaccessories.com/s2000-03.html

They have a special on the filter. $18.

[kgf3076]

Try cflhonda.com, they have some really good prices on Honda parts.

[cflhonda]

I can offer all Cabin air filters to S2000.com members for $17.45 + $2.55 Shipping.



Thanks,
Dan@CFLHonda

[fltsfshr]

that's a good price. Can I get other oem stuff from you too? I assume cfl stands for central florida?

thanks

fltsfshr

[cflhonda]

Yes,
We are a Honda Dealer. We have access to all OEM Honda parts. If you have any questions or need anything just shoot me PM or give us a call.


Thanks,
Dan@CFLHonda

WWW.CFLHONDA.COM

[Wayne]

I installed a new one last night but when I went to take the old one out it had fallen out of the holder. I'm guessing it was replaced but not snapped in properly.