5th Gen Cabin Filter

EddieMunster · Post by **EddieMunster** » Thu May 07, 2020 8:16 am

So, it's this old chesnut....

Folklore says that '99 onwards has the cabin filters behind the glovebox, some JDM's from '97 have it too, but my UK '00 doesn't seem to have the sliding door to get to the filters; it looks like a completely solid enclosure. So.... what's the story, cabin filter glory?

Scott560 · Post by **Scott560** » Thu May 07, 2020 8:42 am

i found this out the other day too.

I ordered one, got under the dash, tried to prise open the door before i realised its a solid piece. Mine is a '99 V reg.

I'm guessing perhaps its just for cars with climate control? or maybe USDM cars? Meant to post this when i did the service actually...

Post by **ek9sid** » Thu May 07, 2020 8:59 am

Looking at Lings, I don't see anything for a cabin filter. I seem to think I did exactly the same when I had my '99. Bought a filter but couldn't change it

Scott560 · Post by **Scott560** » Thu May 07, 2020 9:13 am

If anyone wants one - i got one they can have for postage! its febi branded and cost me £8 lol.

EddieMunster · Post by **EddieMunster** » Thu May 07, 2020 9:21 am

Scott560 wrote: ↑
Thu May 07, 2020 9:13 am
If anyone wants one - i got one they can have for postage! its febi branded and cost me £8 lol.

There's an embarrassment of air filters in the 5g world at the moment.....

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu May 07, 2020 9:18 pm

@RattyMcClelland @nitin_s1
Am curious... Do yours have this filter?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Thu May 07, 2020 10:20 pm

The oem JDM one didnt and I removed the air con. I'm now running the air con out of a UKDM but with jdm climate etc. No filter....I am going to check again tomorrow.

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Fri May 08, 2020 11:57 am

I don't think I have one

Haven't checked to confirm though..

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Fri May 08, 2020 3:44 pm

Yes. Just checked. No cabin filter on my UKDM retrofit. It was a 98spec ukdm I think.