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Cabin Air Filter

The cabin filter cleans the air that reaches the interior through the heating and AC system.

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What it does

  • Filters dust, pollen and pollution from cabin air
  • Protects the evaporator from debris
  • Often charcoal type removes odors

When it fails

  • Weak airflow from the vents
  • Bad smell when the blower runs
  • Steam on the windscreen
  • Noisy blower

How to diagnose

  1. Inspect the filter for dirt and debris
  2. Compare airflow with the filter out
  3. Check the filter housing seal

Maintenance

  • Replace every 15,000–20,000 km or yearly
  • Replace more often in dusty cities
  • Fit the correct airflow direction
Use the diagnosis order. When a part fails, confirm each hypothesis with measurements before replacing anything — codes and symptoms overlap.
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The AC compressor pressurizes the refrigerant so the system can absorb and reject heat.

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