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207 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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I Have a 02 axiom 4wd with 28K miles. Does anyone know if there is a cabin filter that can be changed. I park under a lot of trees and when I turn the ac on a lot of dust comes from the vents. I also can hear the sounds of leaves hitting the blower blades. Thanks for any information.
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Hope you like your Axiom - it's a unique and cool vehicle, in spite of all its flaws. Mine sold new for about $25K. I have an 02 2WD Axiom and the workshop (service) manual. There is no cabin filter whatsoever. Outside air feeds directly into the blower motor according to the chapter on the HVAC system. Odd that there is no filter, considering it is made in the same plant as the Subarus in Indiana, yet the subarus have replacement cabin filters. So, you may want to get one of those canopys from King Canopy (which is what i have) to keep out the leaves, dust and debris. Living in Florida, I have never even had a mold problem with my Axiom, and I would notice it, too, as I am highly allergic to mold. So, if you keep it under a roof or cover, it should not be a problem for you. URL: http://www.kingcanopy.com/product/c1020pcs (I got mine at Sams Club for much less than this price.) |
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| How often should the transmission fluid be changed in an 02 Axiom. I cannot believe you can go 120K miles without changing the fluid as the owners manual calls for. Thanks for any replys. | |
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Replying to: 3h1ax02 (Mar 05, 2009 9:30 am) But, equally important is the little seal on the side of the tranny. There is a device called a modulator on the side of the transmission and the seal on the modulator is very prone to failure. Mine made a thunking noise, and the seal "popped" at 42K miles, right in the middle of DisneyWorld in Orlando, (literally), and during peak exit time traffic. The effects were immediately noticable, as the tranny began to shudder and shift really hard. Pulled over a, spotted the leak, and then we limped home (remember - there is no way to fill the fluid on this model). Should've had it towed instead, but there was no long term damage that I can tell, and the repair was covered by warranty. Now at 92K miles on synth. fluid which I changed at 70K, and will do it again around 105K. Moral of this story is to check that modulator seal regularly and change fluid often - it's the best money you can spend on your car and the best prevention against tranny failure (other than not hotrodding the vehicle). Hope that helps.
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Replying to: 3h1ax02 (Mar 04, 2009 3:28 pm) Let us know why the miles are soooo low please. Regards Bert |
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Replying to: walk_the_walk2 (Mar 05, 2009 9:56 am) Now on the 4L30 transmission; With the exception of the side accumulator seal failures I think this transmission is probably the most robust part of this crappy car and is a reliable transmission used by many high end car vendors. Granted the accumulator seal failure is a failure but it's a simple one to fix. I think the biggest problem is that it leaks while you are driving so you never see an oil stain for a warning. Couple that with no trans dipstick and it's a setup for failure. Regards Bert |
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| My reduced power light has come on along with the check engine light and when it happened the car wouldn't go more than 35miles per hour. I took it to a parts store and various codes showed up po401, p11125,p1295,p1515,p0300 any help with finding these codes would help. thanks. | |
| To answer low miles question by bertbcfm. I have 3 hondas plus the 02 axiom with 1 driver in family. Thanks Joe | |
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Replying to: 3h1ax02 (Mar 05, 2009 9:30 am)
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Where is the transmission filter located on the 2002 axiom? Thanks Joe
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