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Old May 11, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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Start up the 2003 LS430 today. Red flashing triangle light and message says:
AC/Filter ... needs to be changed?

Any idea on what - when and where?

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* The warning light goes off after a few seconds.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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filter is in the back of the glove box and accessed through the same area,, really easy to change,, can buy them from various on-line Lexus dealers or aftermarket suppliers,, check in your manual on how to reset the control as it should be calling for a new one every 15k miles,,
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Old May 11, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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I dont have my manual, how do you reset this change a/c filter switch?
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Old May 12, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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i get the same warning everytime i start my car and even after i changed the filter, it still did the same thing
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Old May 12, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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to reset, hold the OFF button while the ignition is in the ON position.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Where is the OFF button?
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Old May 12, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
to reset, hold the OFF button while the ignition is in the ON position.
Sweeeet, you da man!
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rduncan265
Where is the OFF button?
The one located on your climate control. Make sure the car is off and the key is in the ON position. (if it doesnt work, try it in the ACC position).

I think you have to hold it for 3-4 seconds. As much as I knew my car, reading my manual, i learned so much interesting information.

For example, I didnt know you could lock up the rear control panel on the ultra's by holding the button labeled with the key. I will post a thread with pics soon.
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Originally Posted by CG lover
filter is in the back of the glove box and accessed through the same area,, really easy to change,, can buy them from various on-line Lexus dealers or aftermarket suppliers,, check in your manual on how to reset the control as it should be calling for a new one every 15k miles,,
Is it in the top or bottom glove box? Anyone have a quick write-up on how to change this out? I'm sick of my car smelling like feets
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Hi all,

I just replaced the A/C filter on my LS430 but don't know how to reset the A/C Filter message. I know that you can reset the message by holding down the AC OFF button for a couple of seconds while the engine is off, but the problem is that my car is equiped with Navigation therefore there is no AC off button for me to push. Thanks in advance.

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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How do I reset the AC Filter message since I have a Navigation system?
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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If it is the one in your navagation screen you can reset that one in the maintenance screen once you browse to it. If it is the one in your instrument cluster, then you have to have the ignition on with the engine off and hold "OFF" for the AC until reset is displayed.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Thanks ludes96. I looked in the Maintenance screen and the only thing I see is the Air Filter reset. I will play around with the screen again. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by ludes98
If it is the one in your navagation screen you can reset that one in the maintenance screen once you browse to it. If it is the one in your instrument cluster, then you have to have the ignition on with the engine off and hold "OFF" for the AC until reset is displayed.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Can anyone provide a link to buy one of these filters online? I'm having trouble finding one -- lots of oil and air filters, but A/C not showing me the love.... Dealer wanted $95 to replace mine.
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