Cabin Filter Change and the Recirculation Flap Issues FIXED (3 Viewers)

[Txanm]

Another idea is to buy some warning stickers that you put over the flap. It would have to be torn to get into the cabin air filter area. I used these for mine and put three of them on there. If you break the three stickers you are a complete idiot IMO.

Do Not Touch Sticker - (Pack of 12) 6" Large Round Laminated Vinyl Decals Sign Warning Labels https://a.co/d/4RDDjt6

 

[bloc]

Until I'm able to develop my electric fence idea that shocks the piss out of anyone that reaches in there when the flap is in fresh air mode, locking the glove box and keeping the blade with me is the only way I can be totally sure it won't get broken.

That or never take it to the dealer in the first place. Now if I can get them to provide the parts to do my own recall work in my driveway....

 

[andrizzle503]

Good info in this thread! I opened up the door on my new 2008 and found the flap to be nonfunctional. I took it apart per the instructions s and photos in the original post, found the pin connection to the flap had come out. I put it back together and tested it a few times, everything worked as it should.

As a funny “bonus” also found an old 27pin ipod adapter hanging back there so I slid that back through into the glovebox and plugged in an old unit, maybe I’ll load it up with some jams one of these days.

I’m glad to have had a good writeup and instructions how to make this small repair.
Thanks!

 

[mathewatyou]

Well I found this on my LX today . Right side of the recirc door was broken. I was able to get the recirc door out for repair without destroying the filter mounting area.

On the left side where the door has a post that goes though the housing I used a 1/2" chisel and trimmed the post flush with the housing. This allowed me to pry the post out of the hole with a flat head screw driver.

Have some Scotch Weld 8010 on the way for the repair. Thanks members for all the great information.

 

[flyfish4life]

Such a poor design by Toyota and they never even bothered to address in a 14 year production run. Disappointing.

 

[bloc]

Such a poor design by Toyota and they never even bothered to address in a 14 year production run. Disappointing.

Works great if techs follow the procedure.

 

[mathewatyou]

Finally got some DP8005, DP8010 was sold out everywhere I tried. $80 for 45ml of epoxy wasn't fun.

But door is glued and curing.

Anyone need a tube of DP8005?, PM me, I'll sell epoxy, a mixing nozzle and 3d printed plunger shipped for $50.

 

[mathewatyou]

So have everything re assembled. But my cameras no longer display when driving under 10mph. I just have a blank screen when I press the "view" button. Did I leave a connector unplugged?

 

[Sandroad]

So have everything re assembled. But my cameras no longer display when driving under 10mph. I just have a blank screen when I press the "view" button. Did I leave a connector unplugged?

Seems like it. I don’t remember unplugging one that would affect the camera, but you may have disassembled different than me. Did you disconnect the battery for the job?

 

[mathewatyou]

Seems like it. I don’t remember unplugging one that would affect the camera, but you may have disassembled different than me. Did you disconnect the battery for the job?

I did not...but I should have... did a forum search found this....

I just pulled out grey connector and re seated it, turned on the truck and cameras are back. Woohoo.

 

[mathewatyou]

Next issue, my airbag light is now on.

I don't believe I unplugged anything related to the airbags.

The passenger leg air bag was unscrewed to access the glove box hardware, but all the wires were left connected.

Any ideas how to address this?

 

[CharlieS]

Next issue, my airbag light is now on.

I don't believe I unplugged anything related to the airbags.

The passenger leg air bag was unscrewed to access the glove box hardware, but all the wires were left connected.

Any ideas how to address this?

I'd start by pulling the codes to see what the error is. Reset it, and see if it comes back. Then open the lower dash up and I'd triple check that all connectors are properly seated and reset/check codes again. I never work anywhere near airbags without first disconnecting the battery ground and waiting 15 min. I've always had to disconnect that airbag, the wires on mine are too short to leave it connected. I'd worry about wire damage if I left my knee bolster airbag connected.

 

[trailbreaker9413]

First time long time. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, I found the recirc door on my new-to-me 2013 J200 inoperable. I followed the process for removing the glove box and found the solenoid pin had jumped the track. I was able to carefully pop it back into place. I can now report that the door functions without issue. Considering the parts cost (~$600) and labor (8+ hrs?) that would be required to replace the fan assembly, I'm very happy to have found this thread as an alternative (though realistically I probably would have just lived with the broken door functionality as opposed to paying $$$ for the "fix").

On the 2013 J200, there is no warning or indication anywhere near the air filter door or recirc door indicating that the air filter can only be accessed by setting recirc on the dash. Knowing how confusing it can be to see the recirc door closed over the filter when replacing, I decided to make my own warning label that should be able to get the point across (even for non-English speakers if my J200 someday goes to Mexico or beyond).

I've attached a PDF of the print-out for my cabin filter door, as well as an image of it trimmed and taped to the door. Feel free to use if you think it'd work for you (though I make no guarantees). It's the least I can do to give back here seeing as this thread potentially saved me thousands on any fix that would have been proposed by a dealership mechanic. Thanks to all who contributed, and best of luck to those who weren't fortunate enough to have an easy fix...

 

[bloc]

First time long time. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, I found the recirc door on my new-to-me 2013 J200 inoperable. I followed the process for removing the glove box and found the solenoid pin had jumped the track. I was able to carefully pop it back into place. I can now report that the door functions without issue. Considering the parts cost (~$600) and labor (8+ hrs?) that would be required to replace the fan assembly, I'm very happy to have found this thread as an alternative (though realistically I probably would have just lived with the broken door functionality as opposed to paying $$$ for the "fix").

On the 2013 J200, there is no warning or indication anywhere near the air filter door or recirc door indicating that the air filter can only be accessed by setting recirc on the dash. Knowing how confusing it can be to see the recirc door closed over the filter when replacing, I decided to make my own warning label that should be able to get the point across (even for non-English speakers if my J200 someday goes to Mexico or beyond).

I've attached a PDF of the print-out for my cabin filter door, as well as an image of it trimmed and taped to the door. Feel free to use if you think it'd work for you (though I make no guarantees). It's the least I can do to give back here seeing as this thread potentially saved me thousands on any fix that would have been proposed by a dealership mechanic. Thanks to all who contributed, and best of luck to those who weren't fortunate enough to have an easy fix...

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The sign is a good idea and thanks for posting the PDF… but newer rigs come with one and techs still barge right through there.

The only sure fire method is to lock your glove box and keep the key blade with you. Sad but true.

 

[CharlieS]

The sign is a good idea and thanks for posting the PDF… but newer rigs come with one and techs still barge right through there.

The only sure fire method is to lock your glove box and keep the key blade with you. Sad but true.

100%

 

[thefourthdoctor]

Always lock your glovebox and take the key. However, I bought a blank key blade to put in my fob because every damn time they always ask where it is and I got tired of telling them I'm keeping the key because I don't want them to service the cabin filter.

 

[bloc]

Always lock your glovebox and take the key. However, I bought a blank key blade to put in my fob because every damn time they always ask where it is and I got tired of telling them I'm keeping the key because I don't want them to service the cabin filter.

I texted the relevant poll from this board to my service advisor when I brought mine in for the seatbelt recall.

 

[trailbreaker9413]

The sign is a good idea and thanks for posting the PDF… but newer rigs come with one and techs still barge right through there.

The only sure fire method is to lock your glove box and keep the key blade with you. Sad but true.

I definitely agree that the surest method for preventing damage is to lock the glove box whenever service is performed by another party, so long as you can remember to do it. I appreciate the clarification for myself and others that a warning label alone still leaves us open to risk for recirc door damage.

For me personally, relying solely on MY memory to lock the glove box in maintenance situations is also a big risk! So, my approach to this recirc door damage issue to add layers of redundancy. The warning label I made is a fail-over in the event locking the box slips my mind.

For those without a warning label in the earlier J200 vehicles (like myself), adding a warning label is another layer of protection against recirc door damage. Even if there is a factory label present, an updated label* is still worth considering, as the factory label is kind of a mess and clearly ineffective given the responses seen in this thread.

Here's the factory label on the filter door for reference (in the center):

(The sticker on the left was made by Hoosier Daddy: Cabin Filter Warning Labels - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cabin-filter-warning-labels.1161160/)

It takes me a good 10 seconds just to figure out what's going on with that factory warning label. It's no wonder some techs looked at it and completely ignored it (not saying they were right to do so, of course). I wanted something that clearly showed not only what should be done, but also what NOT to do. In the first 3 seconds of encountering this label, I think I've made that clear**.

(*WARNING: I would not recommend covering the factory waring label if you have one, as it may lead to a liability dispute if a tech ever does break the recirc door; I'm no lawyer, but I've swam with the sharks enough to know when there's blood in the water)

(**YMMV and I make no claims on this label's effectiveness. I recommend taking multiple steps to avoid damage to the recirc door, including locking the glove box upon service appointments)

 

[Siyamand]

Hello all, could you please help me where to bet the door on ebay or amazon mine is broken
Thank you

 

[Blackford Oakes]

This is the fix, but I’m not sure if @Oakleyguy ships to Iraq. Good luck.

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