Climate Control System: Introduction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Jaguar XKR and 2002 Jaguar XK8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

It is very important to positively identify the area of concern before starting a rectification procedure. A little time spent with your customer to identify the conditions under which a problem occurs will be beneficial. See below for example:

No defrost

Possible Source(s):

No airflow to windshield
Action(s) to take:
- Check blowers and flaps

Possible Source(s):

No function in defrost mode
Action(s) to take:
- Check A/CCM

Possible Source(s):

Mode selection not available
Action(s) to take:
- Check control panel communication

Possible Source(s):

Airflow OK but no heat
Action(s) to take:
- Check water pump and valve

Relevant criteria are: Weather conditions, ambient temperature, intermittent or continuous fault, airflow fault, temperature control fault, distribution fault and air inlet problem.