Evaporation Filter Assembly

mhj · 12-13-2012, 11:25 PM

Hi guys,

As I was driving on the highway a few days ago, I noticed dragging noise underneath my car. I pull over to see what it was and saw a black hose dragging underneath my car. I had no accidents, didn't hit anyhing under my car so it looks like it just fell off. I took it to the dealer and he said the hose was from the Evaporation Filter Assembly. The filter had fallen off and the rear connecting hose was also missing. I was quoted at $350 for the repair since my warranty would not cover it. Does any one know what this is?

Carbon · 12-13-2012, 11:56 PM

Lost parts of car going through a puddle on the freeway! is an old long thread on that area under the driver's seat.

Freedom55 · 12-14-2012, 06:48 AM

Could it be that this issue was addressed on 2012 model year? I have a plastic shield and a metal one...

mhj · 12-14-2012, 11:50 AM

I looked through the entire thread but could not find any thing about evaporation filter assembly. Is it the same thing as the charcoal filter?

drzsmum · 12-14-2012, 01:38 PM

Yes, same thing different name.

mhj · 12-14-2012, 02:44 PM

Excellent thanks, I'll read through it.

**JuneBug** · 12-14-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhj

I looked through the entire thread but could not find any thing about evaporation filter assembly. Is it the same thing as the charcoal filter?

Typically the part that comes off is the charcoal canister filter, not the charcoal canister itself. My 2008 came equipped with a small metal shield protecting the filter. Later models came with a larger, more elaborate plastic shield.

mhj · 01-16-2013, 03:30 PM

Just wanted to drop by and give an update. After much bickering, Toyota decided to cover half the cost of the filter replacement. But then my canister gave out and this time dealership called Toyota and they decided to take care of all the repairs and refund me for half the filter replacement.

Tip to anyone else with similar problems: Get on the phone with Toyota; its not easy but definitely pays.

12-13-2012, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
mhj Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ny Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Evaporation Filter Assembly Hi guys, As I was driving on the highway a few days ago, I noticed dragging noise underneath my car. I pull over to see what it was and saw a black hose dragging underneath my car. I had no accidents, didn't hit anyhing under my car so it looks like it just fell off. I took it to the dealer and he said the hose was from the Evaporation Filter Assembly. The filter had fallen off and the rear connecting hose was also missing. I was quoted at $350 for the repair since my warranty would not cover it. Does any one know what this is?

12-13-2012, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carbon Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 3,899 Thanks: 6 Thanked 137 Times in 134 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lost parts of car going through a puddle on the freeway! is an old long thread on that area under the driver's seat. __________________ 2009 V6 4wd Base

12-14-2012, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Freedom55 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greater Montreal, Quebec Posts: 295 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Could it be that this issue was addressed on 2012 model year? I have a plastic shield and a metal one... __________________ 2012 Sport V6 Classic Silver no option 1999 Lexus RX300 Pearl White base gone 1972 Corolla 1200 Yellow 4 speed manual long gone Others too many to mention!

12-14-2012, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
drzsmum Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONT Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, same thing different name. __________________ Toyota Family x2 2007 Rav 2006 Tundra

12-14-2012, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
mhj Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ny Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I looked through the entire thread but could not find any thing about evaporation filter assembly. Is it the same thing as the charcoal filter?

12-14-2012, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
mhj Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ny Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Excellent thanks, I'll read through it.

01-16-2013, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
mhj Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ny Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just wanted to drop by and give an update. After much bickering, Toyota decided to cover half the cost of the filter replacement. But then my canister gave out and this time dealership called Toyota and they decided to take care of all the repairs and refund me for half the filter replacement. Tip to anyone else with similar problems: Get on the phone with Toyota; its not easy but definitely pays.

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