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Old 08-10-14, 09:23 PM
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Hi all,

I have a 08' IS250 with heated and ventilated front seats option. The seat is cool when I switch it on without the use of AC. Unlike others claim that it circulates and blow the air from the floor.

My question is that my driver seat feels like it has less blowing power and weaker AC compare to the passenger side. Does anyone has this problem? Any DIY to fix the problem?

Very appreciate your input.
Old 08-10-14, 11:21 PM
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^ I have the same issue. I think it's just the dust that gets stuck in the perferations after a while.
Old 08-11-14, 11:48 AM
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Well, those are electric fan motors down in there. Over time, yes, it'll accumulate dust AND the motors themselves will get less efficient and won't perform good as new.
Old 08-11-14, 11:58 AM
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we should have a DIY how to clean all the dust
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My 2010 has the same problem. I had an 07 ES 350 that put out a lot of cool air, but I can barely feel any air in the IS, and I can hear the motor running. Anyone have any advice?
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so i read your post and decided to go outside to sit in my car....

*glass shattered*

didnt notice till now, thanks! :P

lol
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Ok. Does anyone has any idea how to DIY? I'd like to take it apart and fix it but, technically, it is my wife''s daily. I'd be in trouble if I can't finish it in a short few hours.
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Well, next time you take it in have them run a test and make sure its running properly. I did this when I noticed the same and they actually found the fan to be running slower than spec. Other than this, we definately should have someone who knows how to take out the seat get some photos up of the cleaning process. I'm sure its just like a table fan. Cleaning should be easy.
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