In searching for how to replace the DCCV on my 2005 STR I came across this Youtube It is different from other videos and instructions I've seen, no wheel removal, no coolant draining. It looks well done. Comments please.
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No experience with this valve on 2003+ models, but one detail bothered me. He gave a link to a $36 Chinese part. As much work as it is to replace the DCCV, I would not gamble on a cheap copy.

IIRC, Bosch was the OEM supplier to Jaguar. You don't need to buy the official Jaguar version (same part in a gold-plated box) but I would at least spring for Bosch, Motorcraft, or some other reputable name brand, not Fling Dung or Wok Hoam from China.

 

Thanks, I have the Motorcraft - Bosch part on order. I kept away from cheap chinese

 

Nice find. I like the heater hose disconnect tool he used and the detailed info on the electrical plug. The first time i dealt with one of those i almost gave up and by sheer frustration in jamming a screwdriver around i pulled the cover tab back

 

I think there should be prison for whoever designed that entire climate system. I don't believe it could have been more poorly designed and Placed.

 

Can't agree more! The only upside is I'm learning a lot about the vehicle having to research how to do stuff and search corners of the internet to find parts!