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What you describe is exactly what we had, with regard to the "grumblies" which were there for a while even after parking up and switching ignition off. A good session with Mr Google should reveal any Jag Indies down your way. (Incidentally, although we are Midlands based, our low-mileage XK X150 came from South Wales - Stratstone in Cardiff.) Again, good luck and hopefully somebody might have some more detailed info. Happy (hot/cold) growling

Hello Phil Your post is certainly there for all to read! We have a 2007 S-type which doesn't have your problem. However, occasionally I did have a "grumbling" noise from somewhere in the dashboard which, to cut a long story short, was diagnosed as the directional motors......still working perfectly, but making a noise about it. Strangely, the problem disappeared recently, although the climate system is working perfectly. Whilst at the Jaguar Parts Day at Stoneleigh, we spoke with a Jaguar Technical fellow who suggested we should be best living with the grumblies as the particular motors are buried right at the front of the dashboard area; parts are not particularly expensive but the labour bill could be a little frightening. This Jag Tech chap did explain that if the motors fail, then the climate system will not work well. However, all 4 at the same time does seem a little unusual. We think a call to a Jaguar Independent Specialist would be best.....somebody who knows Jaguars, rather than somebody who needs to call the main dealer to ask the question! You'll also find that Jag Indie labour bills will be considerably less than Main Dealer. Another point the Jag Tech chap made.......unless you are very handy, don't try dismantling the dash yourself! Good luck, hopefully happy growling!

Hi Guys The mystery of the thick black smoke from my 2.7 S type turned out to be nothing more than a burst inter-cooler pipe feeding one of the turbo's. My thanks to everyone who contributed help and advice. Martyn