Thanks for this. A couple years ago, I felt under my seat and found this filter. I told my mechanic and they were baffled. They had no idea how to change it. I ordered the filter, and maybe now I can change it.
@@gsanchez711 , it did. I could tell a difference in air flow but not as much as I expected. Still it was better than before. It's worth doing. Thanks.
Gr8 video. I removed no issues. Replacing Issues … I created. Details nah ego prevents dat. But all’s well after re-watching your video. Confess putting in passenger side was more challenging, but persistence pays. Again Thank you excellent learning. Ps must be replaced. I went charcoal filter cut out Velcroed to filter frame. Now I can pull charcoal filter out, replace. Velcro $8, charcoal filter sheet $9. Now I replace whenever. Cheap, effective, reusable/replaceable homemade filters.
Glad you got it sorted out! And yeah, when it comes to filters we can definitely come up with some homemade solutions. The filter is to simply prevent things from getting into the fan. Great job!
I know! Me either! I also just found out that the thing has a compass too and you can access it by holding the Disp 2 button for 2 seconds on the steering wheel. Who knew?!
Great question! Without the filter the fan that's in there can get gummed up and stop working prematurely is what I've heard. That kinda makes sense I guess. But I think it's primarily to just filter the air that goes through the seat.
I've got an '02, would replacing the front seat filters improve the performance and flow of the heated and ventilated seats? I'm pretty sure they haven't been swapped out since my family bought it in '04...
Wow! It's definitely worth a try. Do you have a UL? I assume you do if it's a pre-facelift with ventilated seats. Over time the seat cushion also breaks down and limits the flow. Changing the filter is the easiest, most cost-effective way though. You also get to clean some of the air in there as well. If that doesn't improve it much then the cushion would need to be replaced.
@@ToolDeals Nah, not a UL, the Snowbird who owned the car before didn't spring for the extras, but the cushion probably is limiting the flow, it has over 430,000 km on it after all, but maybe one of the filters will help.
Great video. That plastic tool kit is legit! Do you have a link for that as well as the filter? I have a standard LS430 so only need the front filters. Does it help with the cooling?
Hey what camera do you use to record? It has good audio recording. I was looking at the akaso v50x.i saw your video. I fix cars too but I would like to get a camera just for that, not just my phone. Lol it's 3 years old and i want it to last a little bit longer lol
So Sorry for the delay, it's just way too many comments to respond to across all the videos, but I actually used a Go Pro Hero8 Black in this video. Action cams are ok when the lighting is perfect. I really don't think there's a lot out there that can compete. However... low light situations offer poor performance for the most part and for that, frankly I just use a phone. My LG v60 films in 8K but I use 4K in low light situations and it's decent. I have SLR's but they are cumbersome to deal with, plus I'm terrified of dropping them! So if you primarily film during the day. I'd look into a Go Pro. They have the 9 on sale right now for $350 with 2 batteries, an sd card, some other accessory and a year's subscription to go pro which gives you an accidental warranty, so if you drop it and it breaks you get another one free.
Thank you! The one in the video is an 04. I have an 02 LS430 as well, must have been in the driveway, and an LX470. Been meaning to do videos on them for years! I will once the weather breaks. They've never seen salt before and I want to keep it that way.
I just passed up an opportunity on an UL with a lot of my doubts around the inevitable air suspension swap. How has your experience been with the AS in your UL so far? What are the specs on yours?
Aww man you listen to too many people on the internet! It's been fine. Car has 194K and been in the rust belt its whole life. No issues at all. My LX470 also has an oil suspension. It's a 2001 with 138K on it, again, never any issues at all with it. If it goes out on either, you just swap it out with some USED stock coilovers and some new struts and new shocks. You can get all that for around $350. The UL has so much more to offer than the other trims (minus the CL). I wouldn't buy anything other than a CL or UL if I ever bought another one. They got the better color woods and have double-stitched leather all throughout with suede headliner, soft close doors, and double paned glass. If you're in the LS430 group on Facebook, or even these forums, you gotta keep in mind. Most people are going to praise what they could afford. They'll say everything else is bad simply because they think they can't afford it. It's like the Playstation vs. Xbox wars. It's so dumb. Xbox is miles ahead of Playstation and you know why I can say that? Because I own both! Others will just scream Playstation because it's more popular and that's all they could afford, one system. Same goes with these used cars. There was a deal for a UL in Illinois somewhere at a dealer asking $4K. It looks like it needs new suspension. Grab that one cheap and swap them out and now you have a UL without the AS and never have to worry about it, and super cheap! I thought about getting it just to flip.
@@ToolDeals Absolutely correct. UL is called UL for a reason: it’s the “Top of the top” … it doesn’t get any better. I bought a 2001, yeah I’m sucker for superstition, sing it Stevie. Anyway Y2K was a joke, 2001 Silver Lexus LS 430 black interior with that special cherry wood-shameless display of classic. Air suspension issues? I say nada. You’ve bought a $80,000 car ! $80,000.00 for $4100.00 that’s not bought that’s a gift from God. And IF IF l had suspension issues… so what this is an $80,000.00 car that I could never afford and unfortunately will out live me !!! But I’ll be crusin in it to my funeral.
@@ToolDeals only ultra luxury package have them they have heated/ cold seats that’s why it has holes in the leather if your Lexus doesn’t have holes in the leather u probably don’t have filter under the seats either
Good question! I have 1 more video to film then I'll start making videos on the cars through and through. But the pre-facelift only has it if you have an Ultra Luxury. Easiest way to tell if you'd have a filter under your seat is if you have cooled seats. If you do, the filter is there, if they're just heated or have nothing, then the filter isn't there.
Yo! Your link to the garnish filter shows the same filter as the other rear filter? I changed the last two digits from 20 to 10 and mylparts shows the same filter?? What up with that?
I was just linking the site I got it to and expected folks to copy and paste the part number. But I put the direct link in there. I'd hate for y'all to do what I did and end up ordering the wrong filters the first time around! I appreciate you speaking up though! Makes it easier for everyone else.
That's a good question. Toyota is generally a, "if it ain't broke" type of company. So I would think it is. Peak under the seat and pull the filter before order a part though. Get the part number right off the filter.
I discovered that my F150 and my wife’s ES350 have these filters. I checked my filters and they are still pretty clean. I couldn’t see my wife’s filters to verify their condition.
One thing about Ford pickups... they generally have all the latest tech in them (for a truck anyway). As for the ES, you might want to try sliding the seat all the way forward and try sticking your head in the footwell to see underneath with a flashlight. Or, try moving it all the way back and looking under it from the backseat. Hope that helps!
Will do! I just bought another one and am going to compare pre-facelift to facelift. I purposefully went out to find an Ultra Luxury so people can see all that these cars have to offer. I've just been super busy helping my step mom who has been sick.
@@ToolDeals Nice bro I have an 01 ultra luxury. I paid $1800 with 197k from original owner. Has 207k now 6 months later, problem free other than alternator. I love this car its too smooth I wish I could've found an 04-06 model. My next car will be an 07-12 Ls460 that I plan on keeping for a long time. Anything you can tell me to lookout for or service immediately as in diff fluid, whatever random thing most people don't think about?
Nice! And yeah, I have to update it. I NEVER post though lol. Going to start once we finally close on this house which should be Wednesday! But it's instagram.com/christv103/
That's a great question! There's a fan in the seat that provides the cooling. After looking at my dirty filter, it had a lot of hair and random debris on it. If there was no filter, that hair and debris could've wrapped itself around the fan causing it to move slower which would ultimately result in needing a new assembly.
one of the best bangs for the buck! I'll do a video on the car soon. I wanted to get two to show the differences between the base model and the top of the line model. Now I can!
Links are in the description. Some were from eBay some from mylparts.com. I have the links directly to the filters in the description though so you don't have to fiddle around with part numbers.
Thanks for this. A couple years ago, I felt under my seat and found this filter. I told my mechanic and they were baffled. They had no idea how to change it. I ordered the filter, and maybe now I can change it.
Thank you very much. Have been operating my 2005 LS430 since March 2007 and never knew these filters existed. Great job and thank you again.
Glad it helped!
Boy how tf 😂
Did not even know it have air filter in seat. Thanks for the Video.
Thank you kind Sir. This was awesome and well done. I struggled for 20 min and gave up then found you. Thanks again.
Glad it helped Jim!
This was an amazing video. Well shot and helpful. Massive win, bud.
Thanks Aaron!
I installed my seat filters this week. Your video took the guess work out of the installation. Thanks for taking the time to do the video.
Any time!
Did changing the filters actually make a difference? Is there more air coming through the seat?
@@gsanchez711 , it did. I could tell a difference in air flow but not as much as I expected. Still it was better than before. It's worth doing. Thanks.
Gr8 video. I removed no issues. Replacing Issues … I created. Details nah ego prevents dat. But all’s well after re-watching your video. Confess putting in passenger side was more challenging, but persistence pays. Again Thank you excellent learning. Ps must be replaced. I went charcoal filter cut out Velcroed to filter frame. Now I can pull charcoal filter out, replace. Velcro $8, charcoal filter sheet $9. Now I replace whenever. Cheap, effective, reusable/replaceable homemade filters.
Glad you got it sorted out! And yeah, when it comes to filters we can definitely come up with some homemade solutions. The filter is to simply prevent things from getting into the fan. Great job!
Very cool! Crazy question, is there a filter on drivers seat as well? Same location? Thanks for the LS430 content. Do you still have it?
Yes it is! LOL, and yes I do. Just drove it over 200 miles today!
I didnt know the seats hadd filters, keep learing new things about this car
I know! Me either! I also just found out that the thing has a compass too and you can access it by holding the Disp 2 button for 2 seconds on the steering wheel. Who knew?!
Me too.
What is the purpose of the air filters under the seats? No other car I've only has them I'm just curious. Thank you for the video
Great question! Without the filter the fan that's in there can get gummed up and stop working prematurely is what I've heard. That kinda makes sense I guess. But I think it's primarily to just filter the air that goes through the seat.
I had no idea this was a thing, you did a public service with this video!
LOL, yep! If they're really clogged it'll give new life to the air conditioned seats. My seat cushions are just worn in some spots though.
@@ToolDeals what's the cost of seat reconditioning
Wow! That's incredible man thank you!
Thanks so much for the info on these filters which I didn't even know existed. Your video was spot on.
I didn't know that my LS430 has seat filters. Thank you sir.
Only the cars with ventilated seats. My 02 doesn't have them.
Thanks for your video. Once my 430 is back from a service at Lexus today, I will tackle this job. Cheers!
Glad it helped!
I've got an '02, would replacing the front seat filters improve the performance and flow of the heated and ventilated seats? I'm pretty sure they haven't been swapped out since my family bought it in '04...
Wow! It's definitely worth a try. Do you have a UL? I assume you do if it's a pre-facelift with ventilated seats. Over time the seat cushion also breaks down and limits the flow. Changing the filter is the easiest, most cost-effective way though. You also get to clean some of the air in there as well. If that doesn't improve it much then the cushion would need to be replaced.
@@ToolDeals Nah, not a UL, the Snowbird who owned the car before didn't spring for the extras, but the cushion probably is limiting the flow, it has over 430,000 km on it after all, but maybe one of the filters will help.
Today i learned my seats have filters 😂 I've had this car for 3 and a half years and had no idea
LOL, yep! Should get some better air flowing through them now!
Thank you for posting!! Going to do my seat filters on my LS 430 now lol
Glad I could help!
Clean ride and love the all black interioir.
Thanks! Easily my favorite car!
Thanks for your wonderful video. I look forward to seeing more videos about LS430. 😍
I have some good ones coming. I have a few others I need to put out not related to LS430 first though.
Great video. That plastic tool kit is legit! Do you have a link for that as well as the filter? I have a standard LS430 so only need the front filters. Does it help with the cooling?
Hey what camera do you use to record? It has good audio recording.
I was looking at the akaso v50x.i saw your video. I fix cars too but I would like to get a camera just for that, not just my phone. Lol it's 3 years old and i want it to last a little bit longer lol
So Sorry for the delay, it's just way too many comments to respond to across all the videos, but I actually used a Go Pro Hero8 Black in this video. Action cams are ok when the lighting is perfect. I really don't think there's a lot out there that can compete.
However... low light situations offer poor performance for the most part and for that, frankly I just use a phone. My LG v60 films in 8K but I use 4K in low light situations and it's decent.
I have SLR's but they are cumbersome to deal with, plus I'm terrified of dropping them! So if you primarily film during the day. I'd look into a Go Pro. They have the 9 on sale right now for $350 with 2 batteries, an sd card, some other accessory and a year's subscription to go pro which gives you an accidental warranty, so if you drop it and it breaks you get another one free.
Shout out from Australia brother, thanks for this video
My pleasure!
I really like that trim tool kit
Amazon special! amzn.to/2Lt9Tbv $23
did you feel any difference?
Could I know the purpose of the seat filter for?
Most any time you have a fan pushing air in a vehicle, there will be a filter protecting it, prolonging its longevity.
Exactly. Those motors would be toast quick from all the dust and debris otherwise.
What year is your lexus bro, it's beautiful
Thank you! The one in the video is an 04. I have an 02 LS430 as well, must have been in the driveway, and an LX470. Been meaning to do videos on them for years! I will once the weather breaks. They've never seen salt before and I want to keep it that way.
I just passed up an opportunity on an UL with a lot of my doubts around the inevitable air suspension swap. How has your experience been with the AS in your UL so far? What are the specs on yours?
Aww man you listen to too many people on the internet! It's been fine. Car has 194K and been in the rust belt its whole life. No issues at all. My LX470 also has an oil suspension. It's a 2001 with 138K on it, again, never any issues at all with it.
If it goes out on either, you just swap it out with some USED stock coilovers and some new struts and new shocks. You can get all that for around $350. The UL has so much more to offer than the other trims (minus the CL). I wouldn't buy anything other than a CL or UL if I ever bought another one. They got the better color woods and have double-stitched leather all throughout with suede headliner, soft close doors, and double paned glass.
If you're in the LS430 group on Facebook, or even these forums, you gotta keep in mind. Most people are going to praise what they could afford. They'll say everything else is bad simply because they think they can't afford it. It's like the Playstation vs. Xbox wars. It's so dumb. Xbox is miles ahead of Playstation and you know why I can say that? Because I own both! Others will just scream Playstation because it's more popular and that's all they could afford, one system. Same goes with these used cars.
There was a deal for a UL in Illinois somewhere at a dealer asking $4K. It looks like it needs new suspension. Grab that one cheap and swap them out and now you have a UL without the AS and never have to worry about it, and super cheap! I thought about getting it just to flip.
@@ToolDeals Absolutely correct. UL is called UL for a reason: it’s the “Top of the top” … it doesn’t get any better. I bought a 2001, yeah I’m sucker for superstition, sing it Stevie. Anyway Y2K was a joke, 2001 Silver Lexus LS 430 black interior with that special cherry wood-shameless display of classic. Air suspension issues? I say nada. You’ve bought a $80,000 car ! $80,000.00 for $4100.00 that’s not bought that’s a gift from God. And IF IF l had suspension issues… so what this is an $80,000.00 car that I could never afford and unfortunately will out live me !!! But I’ll be crusin in it to my funeral.
Thanks for this. I just picked up a 05 LS430 and I wanted to know where those filters were.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the video,very nicely done.
Thank you too!
Excellent Video, i have the LS430 UL as well..
You wouldn't know the Rear Cabin Filter part number in the UL?? would you?? or Anyone??
Thanks
All part numbers are in the description. With links to them too.
Where did you buy the filters from
I have to check and see if my seats have a little stash drawer like that!
Awesome! Thank you 🙏
Glad I could help!
Thanks. Heck I work for Lexus annnd I have an LS 430 didn't even know this!
LOL, comments like this is what I live for! Thanks for watching!
What year is ur ls430 because mine doesn’t have the filters next to the seat?
It's an 04. Only the UL's from 01-03 would've had them.
@@ToolDeals only ultra luxury package have them they have heated/ cold seats that’s why it has holes in the leather if your Lexus doesn’t have holes in the leather u probably don’t have filter under the seats either
Awesome! Thanks for making this!
You bet!
Very helpful video! Appreciate it!
Glad I could help!
Great video, keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Same for pre facelift? When I look under I cant see the filter at all but everything else looks the same
Good question! I have 1 more video to film then I'll start making videos on the cars through and through. But the pre-facelift only has it if you have an Ultra Luxury. Easiest way to tell if you'd have a filter under your seat is if you have cooled seats. If you do, the filter is there, if they're just heated or have nothing, then the filter isn't there.
@@ToolDeals yeah I have a 2003 celsior which has the cooled seats
@@frickacelsior You should definitely have the filter then. It's possible it fell off over the years.
Yo! Your link to the garnish filter shows the same filter as the other rear filter? I changed the last two digits from 20 to 10 and mylparts shows the same filter?? What up with that?
I was just linking the site I got it to and expected folks to copy and paste the part number. But I put the direct link in there. I'd hate for y'all to do what I did and end up ordering the wrong filters the first time around! I appreciate you speaking up though! Makes it easier for everyone else.
can you raise the seat up?
Yes, you should be able to tilt it a little bit.
I wonder if it's the same process for my GX460
That's a good question. Toyota is generally a, "if it ain't broke" type of company. So I would think it is. Peak under the seat and pull the filter before order a part though. Get the part number right off the filter.
What are those filters for??? The seat coolers?
Yep!
Awesome Vid. Thank you
No problem!
Very helpful video will be doing it as well thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I discovered that my F150 and my wife’s ES350 have these filters.
I checked my filters and they are still pretty clean.
I couldn’t see my wife’s filters to verify their condition.
One thing about Ford pickups... they generally have all the latest tech in them (for a truck anyway). As for the ES, you might want to try sliding the seat all the way forward and try sticking your head in the footwell to see underneath with a flashlight. Or, try moving it all the way back and looking under it from the backseat. Hope that helps!
Are these in the 2006 ls430?
Yep! Cooled seats were standard.
Thank you for doing this.
Any time
keep doing ls430 videos!!
Will do! I just bought another one and am going to compare pre-facelift to facelift. I purposefully went out to find an Ultra Luxury so people can see all that these cars have to offer. I've just been super busy helping my step mom who has been sick.
@@ToolDeals Nice bro I have an 01 ultra luxury. I paid $1800 with 197k from original owner. Has 207k now 6 months later, problem free other than alternator. I love this car its too smooth I wish I could've found an 04-06 model. My next car will be an 07-12 Ls460 that I plan on keeping for a long time. Anything you can tell me to lookout for or service immediately as in diff fluid, whatever random thing most people don't think about?
@@ToolDeals Oh yeah I drive 80 miles daily to work 90% freeway. So I'll probably put close to 20k miles a year on it 😬
Didn't know seat have air filter. This is new to me.
Yep! All UL's from 2001-2006 and every car from 2004-2006 if you're in the US. If they have air conditioned seats, they have filters.
Where can you get the filters from?
I get my lexus parts from mylparts.com. They have the cheapest prices. There are links straight to the filters in the description.
Are you going to make more Phaeton Videos?
Thank you 🤘
No problem!
Well done!
Thanks!
Good video!
Thanks!
What is the garnish filter for?
have no idea. I think for air purification if I had to guess. Maybe it filters air that passes through the door when driving?
Thank you bro!!!
!
No problem!!
Great job, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Your Instagram address/link isn't working... Care to update? And please keep up the viceos!! I have a 2004 LS430 ML that I love, just picked it up!
Nice! And yeah, I have to update it. I NEVER post though lol. Going to start once we finally close on this house which should be Wednesday! But it's instagram.com/christv103/
why did the seat have a filter??? 🤔
That's a great question! There's a fan in the seat that provides the cooling. After looking at my dirty filter, it had a lot of hair and random debris on it. If there was no filter, that hair and debris could've wrapped itself around the fan causing it to move slower which would ultimately result in needing a new assembly.
@@ToolDeals what? Lol had an LS430 before and will be getting another one and will definitely do this. Did the seat cool better with new filter?
i dont even own this car good video.
one of the best bangs for the buck! I'll do a video on the car soon. I wanted to get two to show the differences between the base model and the top of the line model. Now I can!
The front filters on Amazon...$61 + $24.98 delivery. $25 each on Ebay is almost as bad.
50% less on eBay with free shipping.
@@daffyduckphd yeah, that's what I said, except they were 60% less on Ebay.
Can't believe the front filters cost $20 to$30 per front seat
Cries in non UL edition 😔
lol
Too bad the filters are $23 a piece!!
Yeah, they ain't cheap! But should probably only need to be changed every 50K or so.
Where’d you get the filters from ?
Links are in the description. Some were from eBay some from mylparts.com. I have the links directly to the filters in the description though so you don't have to fiddle around with part numbers.