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Post by bothwellbuyer on Jul 29, 2022 12:07:00 GMT
Running the aircon in my 'new' RAV, kept getting sneezing bouts. Unusual cos I don't do pollen problems. So decided to howk out the cabin filter...blimey!! It couldn't have been changed since new! Totally black, full of dead insects and leaves. Fitted new filter - a nice white one - and all sneezing stopped! Wonder if thats why the previous owner sold it? haha
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Post by jasehutch on Jul 29, 2022 15:52:27 GMT
Running the aircon in my 'new' RAV, kept getting sneezing bouts. Unusual cos I don't do pollen problems. So decided to howk out the cabin filter...blimey!! It couldn't have been changed since new! Totally black, full of dead insects and leaves. Fitted new filter - a nice white one - and all sneezing stopped! Wonder if thats why the previous owner sold it? haha Bothy , A photo to accompany this would be just perfect..😉 |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2022 19:58:33 GMT
Running the aircon in my 'new' RAV, kept getting sneezing bouts. Unusual cos I don't do pollen problems. So decided to howk out the cabin filter...blimey!! It couldn't have been changed since new! Totally black, full of dead insects and leaves. Fitted new filter - a nice white one - and all sneezing stopped! Wonder if thats why the previous owner sold it? haha Very often forgotten about during servicing , mine was an eco system all by itself 😉 |
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ravjeff
Club Regular
Posts: 632
Location: New Zealand
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Model Spec/Trim: GLX
Engine Capacity: 2.5L
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by ravjeff on Jul 31, 2022 6:47:24 GMT
I changed that once and then the glove box kept dropping open. I tried several times to refit the lid but no matter what I did I failed. Took my pride in my hand and went back to the dealer  and 20 seconds later it was done properly and in the last 8 years it has been perfect. |
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Post by davrav on Jul 31, 2022 8:04:44 GMT
I changed that once and then the glove box kept dropping open. I tried several times to refit the lid but no matter what I did I failed. Took my pride in my hand and went back to the dealer  and 20 seconds later it was done properly and in the last 8 years it has been perfect. So existing filter been in there eight years now? |
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ravjeff
Club Regular
Posts: 632
Location: New Zealand
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Model Spec/Trim: GLX
Engine Capacity: 2.5L
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by ravjeff on Jul 31, 2022 8:46:32 GMT
I am confident the dealer does change it as we have been going there for years and we get on very well. Upon checking
stuff charged for they come across as honest in fact they don't even try to increase their profit by trying to convince
us that extra work is needed when it isn't.
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Post by unclebob on Jul 31, 2022 10:02:45 GMT
I think I can match your dirty pollen filter…just after I got my car 🤮  |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Jul 31, 2022 15:51:44 GMT
Running the aircon in my 'new' RAV, kept getting sneezing bouts. Unusual cos I don't do pollen problems. So decided to howk out the cabin filter...blimey!! It couldn't have been changed since new! Totally black, full of dead insects and leaves. Fitted new filter - a nice white one - and all sneezing stopped! Wonder if thats why the previous owner sold it? haha Bothy , A photo to accompany this would be just perfect..😉 bgr - never thought! It crawled into the bin itself! Wonder if its still there...I'll look. |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 31, 2022 16:44:14 GMT
Bothy , A photo to accompany this would be just perfect..😉 bgr - never thought! It crawled into the bin itself! Wonder if its still there...I'll look. 😳😁😁 |
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 31, 2022 17:01:02 GMT
I think I can match your dirty pollen filter…just after I got my car 🤮 Corrr that’s mingin Bob… Or bowfin as Kev would say……… I have to get a filter for the wee IQ which is the last job to complete its service 👍👍 |
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Post by firemac on Jul 31, 2022 21:21:42 GMT
I think I can match your dirty pollen filter…just after I got my car 🤮 Corrr that’s mingin Bob… Or bowfin as Kev would say……… I have to get a filter for the wee IQ which is the last job to complete its service 👍👍 Good luck fitting it, Charlie. Unless you’ve got hands like ET, it’s a frigging nightmare!😡 |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 1, 2022 6:22:09 GMT
pollen filterWell...up at 5am to search through the bin. Found the filter near the bottom...(bin gets emptied every 3 weeks whether it needs to or not) ![Pollen filter]() doesn't quite beat Bobs, but not far away.
(one day I will crack the knack of adding pictures)
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Post by unclebob on Aug 1, 2022 11:30:26 GMT
pollen filterWell...up at 5am to search through the bin. Found the filter near the bottom...(bin gets emptied every 3 weeks whether it needs to or not) ![Pollen filter]() doesn't quite beat Bobs, but not far away.
(one day I will crack the knack of adding pictures)
 Yes well over due 🤮 |
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