There isn't a cabin air filter in an 05 Explorer
Huh? Hows that work? Please explain to those of us used to older cars the process of getting the dust and junk from going in the vents from outside.
Huh? Hows that work? Please explain to those of us used to older cars the process of getting the dust and junk from going in the vents from outside.
What does any of that have to do with a 2005 Explorer and that fact that it doesn't have a cabin air filter?
I'm working on a solution. I might try to open the glove box to get to the black plastic the filter is in, then cut a small rectangle flap out and vacume out the leaves.
I also discovered my outside air flap is stuck open. In Florida in 95 degree heat it makes my AC work way less effective so for $50 I'm going to have a buddy of my make it stick in the closed position so it only recycles air.
Hope we both get a better answer.
Gary
Thanks for your response BobThere is no cabin filter in your Explorer. If you cut the plenum open you will find the evap. coil. If your outside air duct is not working you should check the pneumatic control valve that works that. As far as I know if you just pull the vacuum line off it it will close.
If your evap. coil is plugged up with dirt and stuff, that's a big deal to get it out and clean it.
I have a couple of ideas on cleaning the coil. If you want Ill post some pictures on how I cut mine open to repair the blend door. I think once you have the access opening cut in you can clean it up...
The problem is, there is no filter so everything will stick to the coil. Not good.
Not sure on your truck but I would pull the blower motor first from under the hood and take a look inside. Easy to do and you may find a lot of crap you can clean out. The blower wheel may also have a bunch of dirt in it.
I would just start there. Post back what you find. And trust me, cutting that plenum apart is not easy so start with the blower motor.
Good Luck and Go Hawks,
Bob
I have to try this with my '05 Mountaieer. Smells like a musty movie theater when I start up. Maybe I'll preload the hose with some Listerine to help the clean out process.Just stick the garden hose in the defrost vents and let it run for an hour or so. Just dont forget to open a door so it can drain. I think this procedure applies to every year Explorer.
Cold air in glove box -OR- No air flow from vents on Max AC - Here's a workaroundI'm working on a solution. I might try to open the glove box to get to the black plastic the filter is in, then cut a small rectangle flap out and vacume out the leaves.
I also discovered my outside air flap is stuck open. In Florida in 95 degree heat it makes my AC work way less effective so for $50 I'm going to have a buddy of my make it stick in the closed position so it only recycles air.
Hope we both get a better answer.
Gary