I have seen references to an aftermarket replacement for the troubled AC amplifier in the SIII XJ6. Does anyone have experience with these; know where to find them; or know if they are even still available?

 

Someone over at JagLovers mentioned that he couldn't find one for any of the normal suppliers. I had one installed a few years ago by Delongs over in Campbell... not sure if he can still get them. You might want to try swapping out a known good unit to make sure you really need an amplifier.

Ryan

 

I know the unit I have is bad and has been so for some time. I wanted to get the bullet style replacement hoping it would be an improvement and last much longer than the originals did. At this vintage, I suppose most of the original units are likely to have problems.

 

I got a new amplifier from Jagbits a couple of years ago, but looking there now it looks like all they sell is a used unit. Not sure what the deal is there.

I think the bullet unit that was mentioned on Jaglovers is from an outfit out of Australia: Jaguar Spare Parts Supplier - Jag Prestige Spares- H/H Prestige Spares - Australia's Largest Independant

Don't know anything about the part or the supplier, but some comments I read were positive.

Good luck.

Eric

 

Hello,

I had been looking for the new tube AC amplifier, and people led me to:

caulfieldjag.com.au

Some advice: I just found out googling "caulfie" and hitting enter is not a good idea if your girlfirend or wife is near by. The first result that comes up is a boob job place.

The Caulfield AC amplifier looks like the one Ronin gave us a link to. If they ARE the same, Caulfield told me they were having problems getting a new supplier to make them. I contacted Johns Cars which I was told sold the amps in the Us, but same story. I would assume it'll be difficult to get at Jag Prestige.

I just boutght a used one for $50 that was supposed to be good, but I'm still stuck with no cold AC. I'm going to look for an in-car temp sensor now, which apparently will have to be a used one because new ones aren't made.

ROD

 

ROD,

What are your symptoms? Just trying to make sure it sounds like the amplifier is the problem.

When mine was bad, my A/C would fluxuate from cold A/C to heat, back and forth. After replacing the amplifier it was fixed.

Not sure why new ones are hard to find now.

Good luck,

Eric

 

Hello,

Eric, I got the XJ12 about a year ago, and the AC never blew cold air. It has always blown hot air, which has limited my driving enjoyment. I actually tied the Heater Valve closed to reduce the agony.

The previous owner had the same problem, changed a bunch of things with no results, and then ended up selling it.

I posted details about my system's condition in a recent thread (Having difficulty finding an AC Amplifier)

I'd appreciate any feedback on that thread.

ROD