Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Michael Pardee wrote:
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
#32
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Michael Pardee wrote:
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
#33
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Michael Pardee wrote:
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
>
> "Mike Doyle" <sigifrith@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:PWhvg.5649$oa1.5100@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike
---------------------------------------
Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.
Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...g+cabin+filter
'Curly'
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Mike Doyle wrote:
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
#35
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Mike Doyle wrote:
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
#36
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Mike Doyle wrote:
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
#37
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Re: Q: '92 Civic cabin filter
Mike Doyle wrote:
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
>
>> "TeGGeR�" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9803DDA059BF7tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote in
>>> news:1153173813.613247.238700@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> How do I acces the cabin filter (for the AC/heat vents) on a '92 Civic
>>>> LX?
>>>> Is it an easy DYI job to change the filter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR�
>
>
> Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
not easily. i've been looking into it for my 89. i've identified a
suitable filter, but it will only fit because i've removed the a/c. and
i have to glue it into place, not ideal.
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