[jp213a]

Wix Filters' web site shows cabin air filters for the LX 470 but nothing for LC 100. Where's what they show (no pricing):

Part No. 24908 11.98" x 5.11" x .77" for 98-05

It doesn't state how many come in a package or how many packages are needed. Following is the web site.

http://www.nascarfilters.com/filterl...&TempYear=2000

[UAEGUY]

Nothing on the LC100 2003 model

[Rugster]

Originally Posted by NMuzj100

Do you mean that both filters were packaged in one box ?

Also I wonder if the Denso Oil Filter would be the highly sought after "Original fill" filter that comes on the engine from the factory?

Both filters were in the one box with the part number I mentioned.. The web site doesn't mention if there are two or one..

[e9999]

excellent, this gotta go in the FAQ...!
thanks

[FirstToy]

I noticed some of the Prado 120's are in the same position. They have the slot but no filter, while here in the US all 4Runners and GX have filters.
I have no idea why they would not put them in all models but it sounds like some odd marketing decision is to blame.

The filters work very well, they trap alot of dirt but you must replace them regularly. I think my manual recommends every (or every other) oil change and depending on your conditions.

The importance of this is a dirty filter can put a strain on your a/c system. But honestly, I've only replaced it twice in 24K miles... patted it out once. After Death Valley it was toast, no saving that one!

Another tip some are using is cutting out home HEPA 3M filters for cheaper replacements. Haven't tried that yet. It's easy with my tray setup, not sure if that is applicable to the 100 filters.

[spressomon]

Just got the pair of cabin filters from CDan today (thanks CDan) and they fit my 1999 LC100 just fine. The hardest part of the install was getting the 6-years worth of pine needles removed out so the bottom filter could be fitted properly.

Thanks Tab for creating the "spark of ignition" on this one!!!

[norcal '99]

Once you have the glove box off to change the filters (or for the pin-7 mod) you should probably drop the blower and clean it out. It's a typical squirrel cage fan and mine was full of junk.

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by norcal '99

Once you have the glove box off to change the filters (or for the pin-7 mod) you should probably drop the blower and clean it out. It's a typical squirrel cage fan and mine was full of junk.

Oh sure...now ya tell me What is the "pin" mod you are referring to?

[tabraha]

The "pin" mod lets you engage the locker in H or L.

Tad

[spressomon]

Will this mod allow both center diff and rear diff to be locked in high?

[norcal '99]

Actually the 100 Series already has the center diff switch so you can engage it in High. By default when you switch to the Low range the center diff locker is automaticly engaged. The pin-7 mod disables the automatic engagement so you can choose to have an open center diff in the Low range. This let's you use the low range on surfaces with high traction without drivetrain windup. Some people want this for boat docks, etc. I've found that it gives me a nice option to have the extra power and control at slow speed on some rough dirt/rock trails. When I come to any obstacle I can choose to engage the center and rear lockers as needed.

Here is Christo Slee's writeup on the 80 Series version of the mod:
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/tz_cdl_pin7mod.htm

The 100 Series has the center diff control box in a different place (behind the glove box), but otherwise the mod is the same.


Here are the steps for the 100 Series (sorry I didn't take pictures):
1) Remove the glove box door (two screws on the bottom)
2) Remove the black plastic trim piece at the top of the glove box opening (3 screws)
3) Remove the three sheetmetal bolts holding the main ECU (big silver box). You don't have to unplug it, just move it out of the way so you can get to the transmission control relay on the right.
4) Find the black transmission control relay and unplug the wiring harness from the bottom. This is kind of tricky. There is a latch on the back and you have to pull down fairly hard. I used pliers to pull down and then pressed the latch with my finger.
5) Remove the pin-7 wire (black with blue tracer). The pin numbers are marked on the plug, but they are very hard to see. The Slee offroad site has good pictures showing how to remove the pin.
6) I used heat shrink to insulate the pin and labeled it so next time I'm in there I know why there is a loose wire!
7) Reassemble.

References:
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/tz_cdl_pin7mod.htm
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ighlight=pin-7
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ighlight=pin-7

Maybe this should be in the FAQ.

[dtrout]

My '99 didn't have one either. Called up the local Toyota dealer, and they don't have one listedin the books at all. Ordered one from the website linked above. Weird a corolla has one, but a $50000 vehicle does not.

[spressomon]

Also FYI: Now that I have had the filters in for a week or so...the only downside, albeit a small one, is the fan blower now seems to blow less CFM (vent side). We'll see how it does when it gets to summer here and 95+ degree temps...

[hank14]

Is there any less dust?

I checked at Autozone and Napa today, neither of them have the Lexus filter available, FYI.

[tabraha]

Originally Posted by spressomon

Also FYI: Now that I have had the filters in for a week or so...the only downside, albeit a small one, is the fan blower now seems to blow less CFM (vent side). We'll see how it does when it gets to summer here and 95+ degree temps...

You should still be fine even when the heat gets here. I had my dirty filters in last summer with well over 95 temps and it got plenty cool. Much colder discharge temps than my then brand spankin new tacoma could manage.

Tad

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by hank14

Is there any less dust?

I checked at Autozone and Napa today, neither of them have the Lexus filter available, FYI.

The filters definitely work! No more dust/pollen/etc. coming through the ventilation system and significantly less smoke and exhaust from cars in front.

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by tabraha

You should still be fine even when the heat gets here. I had my dirty filters in last summer with well over 95 temps and it got plenty cool. Much colder discharge temps than my then brand spankin new tacoma could manage.

Tad

Good to know Tab...and thanks again for your thread!

[Mark SR.]

I checked for them in my 99 LC and the space was there but no filters. Window sticker lists "auto climate control with air filtration" as std equip.

-Mark

[spressomon]

Order 'em up from Cdan and put 'em in...they're great. It is a mistery why Toyota just didn't put them in there to begin with...but grateful they can be easily added!

[Snook]

Just installed two filters today, stacking on the top.

See illustration for access. Scanned from the instruction manual that comes with the filter box. Took me two months to get it.

[spressomon]

And AR if your air box is like mine was before the filter install be sure to vaccum out all the leaves, pine needles, debris, etc. from the bottom track otherwise the filters will not fit...

[ff347]

for those that have put filters in, is their room for a filter 1" wide or is the tolerance to tight?

[Snook]

It is really tight, more like sqeezeing in, each filter comes with diffirent slots on top, back and bottom for air tightness so it take time to push in. The upper filter's bottom "t" should slide thru lower filter's top slot (or it could be vise versa).

Cheers,

[lhl]

I have an 01 and when I opened it up it looked as if the filter was metal, is that possible?

[spressomon]

Is the filter frame metal or the filter media?

[Porter]

They're just regular plastic frame/paper media filters. I ordered mine at sparkplugs.com from a post above- they do fit nice and tight -as intended I'm sure.

PS. the order took a couple weeks to ship.

[Snook]

Originally Posted by lhl

I have an 01 and when I opened it up it looked as if the filter was metal, is that possible?

You must be looking at the A/C cooler unit on the left side which is made of thin metal mesh, this is where the air is cooled as it goes thru fine chilled mesh. If the paper filters is there, you won't see anything, just the plastic edge of filter.

[ELLTEE]

My 1999 has the same metal mesh on the left side. Clean as a whistle. I think I'll leave it be.

I'm not running a clean room here, and I usually have my roof and rear quarterpanels open as long as it's not actually raining.

LT

[Arya Ebrahimi]

I know this is an old thread, but I have a data point to add.

My dad's 2004 100-series Land Cruiser purchased in August of 2004 does not have any provision for the cabin filters as described above. I pulled it all apart, and there is no cover or opening in the black plastic box.

Were the cabin filters perhaps relocated or deemed "lifetime" filters that don't need changing?

Ary

[tabraha]

Why would they re-engineer that after 5 years of the same part? See if you can get a pic for us Ary. I'm curious to see what they've done differently. Maybe they are running a charcoal canister now?