[EDM6-zoom]

Why does my a/c on my car sound real loud and blows out very little air?
The fan inside the car is loud but pushes out very little air. I went to a shop today and the guy said that it might be my cabin filter. Would my mazda 6s even have a cabin filter and where is it at?

 

[Drizzoh]

It's behind the glove compartment. You have to drop it down completely and then you will see a black rectangle that can pop out. pop it out. the filter should be behind there. You should change them every 12k miles.

 

[tkemme]

It's behind the glove box. Open the glove box and then flex the top corners in to release the stops and let the box swing down a little farther. On the right side of the box there is stop cable/string that you need to release so the box can be removed. Inside the opening you will see the main fan/air-duct and a horizontal cover plate about an 10-12 inches long and an inch high. The filter is behind that plate.

 

[EDM6-zoom]

Thanks, Do you know about how much a new one would be?

 

[Drizzoh]

I get em online for like $6 for a TYC filter. Mazda charges close to $30.

 

[aztrojans12]

I just removed my filter and left it open. The filter just seems to restrict the flow a little bit. I haven't had any issues with leaves, dirt, debris, etc. coming through the vents. You can just remove the filter and allow the air to flow through the vents easier.

 

[EDM6-zoom]

The part store told me they had them for $30, Can I plese have the link for that $9 one? Thanks.

 

[EDM6-zoom]

I just removed my filter and left it open. The filter just seems to restrict the flow a little bit. I haven't had any issues with leaves, dirt, debris, etc. coming through the vents. You can just remove the filter and allow the air to flow through the vents easier.

I think I might do this until I buy a new one.

 

[karlt10]

I think I might do this until I buy a new one.

When you see how much dirt and shit it catches, you won't leave it off for long. I couldn't tell you the last time I drove on a gravel/dirt road, but in 6 mos my filter looks like it came off a road grader that also drives through trees on a regular basis.

 

[Spazdog]

Yep. ^

I'm astonished everytime I change my filter at how bad it is. I used to change mine once a year. I'm doing it more often now.

 

[EDM6-zoom]

I seen how dirty the filter was and I figured I better just buy a new one.
Drop down the glove box real easy.

Remove old filter.

Dirty filter.

Install new filter and enjoy the rush of cold air.

 

[Drizzoh]

The part store told me they had them for $30, Can I plese have the link for that $9 one? Thanks.

Sure man, Cabin Air Filters for Less

 

[EDM6-zoom]

It's too late man but thanks I will get one from them next time.

 

[Drizzoh]

No prob. Glad you at least got it changed. I ordered 4 a year or so ago and still have 2 left.