S type AirCon leak.

[Alan Powell]

Hi all, Having used a local garage to "fix" a coolant leak, the internal fans/heating didn't blow although fan can be heard, so windscreen mists up easily and doesn't clear. The local Jag dealership is talking of 3K AirCon repair which is the value approx. of 2.7 2005 S type. Any suggestions? Also a longshot...  I was told a S type enthusiast recently opened a garage in Leominster (Herefordshire) although I have no name or contact details. Can anybody help?

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

really common on the s-types, the dccv fails and takes the climate module out as well

cheers

Joe

[ChrisDJ]

On 11/10/2022 at 9:50 PM, Alan Powell said:

Hi all, Having used a local garage to "fix" a coolant leak, the internal fans/heating didn't blow although fan can be heard, so windscreen mists up easily and doesn't clear. The local Jag dealership is talking of 3K AirCon repair which is the value approx. of 2.7 2005 S type. Any suggestions? Also a longshot...  I was told a S type enthusiast recently opened a garage in Leominster (Herefordshire) although I have no name or contact details. Can anybody help?

Hi Alan, all I can suggest is that it might be worth considering taking it to the Jaguar specialists that I take my S Type to which is R&R Jaguar Specialists of Fordbridge in Birmingham. I have a 2.7 Diesel 2004 plate and have used them several times. I've always found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful. They always use genuine Jaguar parts which might make them seem more expensive than other garages but at least you know that they are of the best quality. Not sure whether links are allowed on this forum but I'll copy and paste it in for you in case you're interested.

https://www.jaguarspecialistsbirmingham.co.uk/

Also if you do come over I would be happy to go with you to hear what they say. My windscreen is showing a reluctance to clear as well atm so I'm wondering if I might be getting something similar soon.

Good luck,

Chris.