Hey guys, My car is all better mechanically, so now im gettting

the rest of the car up to scratch. When I was pulling bits and pieces

apart I noticed that there was one of these weird things under each

vent, do you know what they are used for? or if you even need them?



Also, is there an online parts listing for FCs? So you can order spares

from mazda with the right part no.



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They look like little air gasket type deals, they just prevent leakage of heat or a/c from the ducting...thats my guess...what vents did they go behind?

These ones...

they attach the defroster grill ducts to the dash. They usually break off, no big deal. The ducts usually stay in the general area of the hole in the dash, so your good.

those things are cheap



mike

So what about at online parts list?

ebay usually has that type stuff, mazdatrix carries those.

define cheap. I've seen those for sale for what I would call a ripoff, so I've held off on getting them, and just settled for the gaping hole...any link to where they are cheap?

I dont think you understand, I dont care about the vents, just want to know if I need the other

things that go under the vent? (pic 1)

just like rotoryman88 said they are to stop leaks in the vents. if you don't mind the leaks, then scrap them.

I thought the bottom and top pieces where attached, and break easily. am I off here?

yah, that thing is 2 pieces, but they are sold together as one piece. mazdatrix lists them for $13, thats cheap



mike

I think those vents are called Demister grills..... good thing I got that covered! :bigthumg:

Yea, he's right....I couldnt tell from the pics...you DO need those because they direct the defroster to your side windows for defrosting, lol...but they break VERY easily...and can be found at a junk yard or mazdatrix.

Is mazdatrix gear new?

yes, they sell new parts