Pollen filter,
14 August 2010, 07:41 PM
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Pollen filter,
Ive read that the pollen filter is an extra and service time, so i thought ill take mine out and have a look.
here is what i found -
So i got myself a new one only £10. The difference is amazing, the blowers are so strong, the air smells cleaner etc etc.
Def a worth while Job, This is a guide i used below
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-inst...ilter-how.html
here is what i found -
So i got myself a new one only £10. The difference is amazing, the blowers are so strong, the air smells cleaner etc etc.
Def a worth while Job, This is a guide i used below
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-inst...ilter-how.html
14 August 2010, 09:43 PM
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I should probably do mine 
Anyone know a good place to get a new filter?
Edit: Found them on camskill for £8, but postage is £8 too
Anyone know a good place to get a new filter?
Edit: Found them on camskill for £8, but postage is £8 too
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15 August 2010, 11:00 AM
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I got mine from euro car parts I think it was £10.98 or something with free next day delivery,
I changed it after I was told this
Pollen filters must be replaced at least ever 2 years.
If they are not then the restriction of air flow over the air conditioning evaporator
( a/c radiator in side the heater box) is reduced and as a result the evaporator is not cooled sufficiently and this can cause it to ice up, block the internal veins and split open.
I have seen this several times and is a quite common fault on some cars.
I changed it after I was told this
Pollen filters must be replaced at least ever 2 years.
If they are not then the restriction of air flow over the air conditioning evaporator
( a/c radiator in side the heater box) is reduced and as a result the evaporator is not cooled sufficiently and this can cause it to ice up, block the internal veins and split open.
I have seen this several times and is a quite common fault on some cars.
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15 August 2010, 11:13 AM
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My aircon is coming out anyway, but I have noticed that even the standard heating is not flowing as much cool air so I am hoping this will resolve the issue
15 August 2010, 11:52 AM
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Cheers for the reminder 
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
15 August 2010, 12:12 PM
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Cheers for the reminder
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
18 August 2010, 01:06 PM
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Mine looked something like that, just need to get a replacement now
On the plus side, it did give me a good excuse to remove my last airbag and change the dash
On the plus side, it did give me a good excuse to remove my last airbag and change the dash
18 August 2010, 01:18 PM
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Cheers for the reminder
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
Just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...es_CarParts_SM
Can't believe Subaru want over £30 for the genuine item!
Thats because they're a shower of robbing b@stards
19 August 2010, 06:18 PM
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Just done mine 
obviously never done from new! car is now 4.5 years old and it was dirtier than the originally pic posted.
I have ordered one form EBay but thought I mention that I hoovered and washed the old one and it came up really well so if you didn't want to spend the £11.00 then you probably wouldn't have to.
obviously never done from new! car is now 4.5 years old and it was dirtier than the originally pic posted.I have ordered one form EBay but thought I mention that I hoovered and washed the old one and it came up really well so if you didn't want to spend the £11.00 then you probably wouldn't have to.
20 August 2010, 06:02 PM
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OK I've just had a look at mine and it has 2 small filters 
Here are some pic's of what I found, excuse the quality of the pic's they were taken with my phone.
I removed the glove box to gain access to the blower unit.
then when I removed the cover I found this.
which is wired to this switch, and I have no idea what it is for I knew it was there but I just chose to ignore it
I knew it had something to do with the heating/ventilation system.
Here are the filters.
I'm assuming this must be a JDM thing
Here are some pic's of what I found, excuse the quality of the pic's they were taken with my phone.
I removed the glove box to gain access to the blower unit.
then when I removed the cover I found this.
which is wired to this switch, and I have no idea what it is for I knew it was there but I just chose to ignore it
I knew it had something to do with the heating/ventilation system.Here are the filters.
I'm assuming this must be a JDM thing
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yep, my UK bug certainly didn't have anything wired in there! i just opened the flap and swapped the filters straight over 
A bit of googling has turned up that the A/P switch stands for Air Purifier, so there's some wizardy going on somewhere there
A bit of googling has turned up that the A/P switch stands for Air Purifier, so there's some wizardy going on somewhere there
