IS300 2003 cabin air filter

[Leozack]

Hi all!

I've failed to find a UK seller of cabin air filters for the IS 2001 era.  The ones I see on amazon etc seem to be US imports and mostly the wrong size/don't look the same.

Can anyone recommend me ones that work well?

Sidenote while I'm here - any recommendation on ways to stick/fix things eg striplights without using horrible stickyback tape on the dash/seats etc?

[rich1068]

Your dealer will have them.

lexuspartsdirect.co.uk (Lexus Swindon) list them at £17.20

ECP also stock a variety of brands.

Not sure I understand your question about strip lights.

[Leozack]

Thanks - didn't know about the swindon dealership online store - they do seem to have a LOT of the parts (eyeballing a front wing and back quarter and spoiler and read lights since I can't find any good breakers to source from).
I was about to buy the air filter but I think I should probably get a service done which should include it - even from a local garage.
The striplights question was just if anyone had tips for fitting things eg underneath the glovebox or under the front seats for footwell lighting, without using the sort of stickytape they come with.

[br1anstorm]

Just happened to notice this post.  Although it's always worth checking what dealers or Lexus Parts Direct will charge for routine replacement items like oil filters, air filters, and cabin/pollen filters, it is usually cheaper and easier to do a search online for equivalent replacement parts.  I bought a Bosch cabin/pollen filter from an online supplier not long ago:  cost me about £9.  And I think the last oil filter I got was either Bosch or Mann, also cheaper than the Toyota/Lexus one.

On the separate question of how to fix striplights or similar extra items, the choice is basically simple.  Either double-sided sticky tape, or velcro strips (which also have to stick to the car-interior surface).  Otherwise, the alternative is to fix the lights or accessories permanently using screws, which is not a good idea as this obviously leaves permanent holes and damage when removed

[Leozack]

Yeah I looked online but failed to find any filters matching the code or size, other than the ones from the lexus parts direct place now. Are you aware of anywhere else seeing the right one for a 2003 IS300?  Even the LPD place only charges about £15 or somat.

I've currently taped the lights on to get a feel for it before committing, but I could use the stick stuff on the back of them, or make them removable via your velcro idea.  I'm also struggling with how I could get them to come on when you unlock the car and stay on, since currently they power from USB so only come on/stay on when the keys are turned.

[br1anstorm]

For the cabin/pollen filter take a look at this listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334808062362 .  There are several others also listed.

If I remember rightly that's the item I bought for my 2002 IS300 SportCross back in 2021.  Key thing is to check the dimensions to be sure of getting the right replacement. 

The listing also gives a useful selection of alternative part numbers from other manufacturers which you could also use to search.