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Poor airflow from B pillar ducts

Old 09-29-16, 02:12 PM
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Default Poor airflow from B pillar ducts

I just noticed that air flow from B pillars ducts is very poor in my 2011 LS460L . You hardly feel any air flow, whereas all other ducts, flow is very good. The car does not have rear seat AC. Its still under CPO warranty. Before I make a trip to dealership, can some members verify that is this normal or something is wrong. Both ducts have low flow and are comparable. I mean left and right have same flow. The console ducts have pretty decent air flow.

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Old 09-29-16, 03:01 PM
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Both mine are working good, but you may want to see if you have any ducts manually closed up front.

I know now if you close a vent, it may not flow to all other vents equally.
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Here is a somewhat informative thread touching on this subject matter that I started earlier this summer.
Though it does not get into many specifics, it is briefly spoken about and addressed by caha14.
Hope it helps!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-question.html
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Took it to the local dealer yesterday. They say its normal as the side vents have very limited airflow. I still don't believe it but probably have to live with it.
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I also have a 2011 LS460L I'll check mine later today and see how it is. I forget I have those since I'm never in the back!
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Where is the b pillar duct?
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Originally Posted by 2v1g
Where is the b pillar duct?
B pillar is the one between the front and rear door. For rear seat, you have ducts in the center console and on the side pillar. I am talking about these side ducts.
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