Cabin Filter Rear Switches

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windsorlad111

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1999 626 LX V6

• Dec 17, 2013

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Hi, I'm looking to buy an aftermarket cabin filter for my Mazda 5 2009 GS. There seems to be two options. Filter with rear A/C switches, or filter without rear switches.

What does that mean?

I'm pretty sure it relates to the rear passenger fan console, but I don't understand how.

Thanks

 

Last edited: Dec 17, 2013

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Vasy

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2012 Mazda 5

• Dec 17, 2013

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Wrong forum.
You probably have a different car/model, Mazda 5 was not released till 2006 or your year is not correct.

 

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windsorlad111

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1999 626 LX V6

• Dec 17, 2013

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oops, getting mixed up with my 626. I edited it to 2009.

 

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thaxman

Mazda5 the Anti-Van

• Dec 17, 2013

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06-07 have a different console w/o rear AC vents. In order to send air to down the console to the rear, they probably redesigned the area the cabin filter is located in, since its right below the climate controls.
Someone who has owned both versions, and who has changed the cabin filters in both can probably back this up.

 

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Vasy

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2012 Mazda 5

• Dec 17, 2013

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Believe it is the same item listed two different ways. You can see that filters are identical on the picture, just different color.
Often done for many parts like this, BTW, price is way too high, check amazon, should be under $25.

 

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markuszoom5

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Mazda 5 Sport

• Dec 17, 2013

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Just order it from advance auto parts and use a savings code. You can get one for under $20.

 

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thaxman

Mazda5 the Anti-Van

• Dec 19, 2013

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Jeez those are expensive. I went through Autopartswarehouse.com & paid something like $17 shipped. Try rockauto.com. They give out 5% codes like tissues at the Oscars.