My 97 XK8 has lived all it's life outside on the drive in all weathers.

Heater:
I've noticed over the last week that the heater isn't blowing hot air even when the engine is at normal temperature. There are no alarms on the climate control panel. During a journey the air will get hot after the engine has been at temperature for 10 mins or so, but if the engine is warm after 3 mins then the heater should be blowing hot I would have thought.

Water Leak:
The passanger side is always drenched in water, I have removed and dried the carpet and checked for leak evidence (water tracking marks etc..) but found nothing. Since refitting the carpet the car has sat outside over winter. When I check today (1st week of use 2010) the carpet to soaked again! Has anyone had a similar problem? Where does the AC drain line run, could it be that which is leaking into the cabin?

Thanks,

 

It sounds like a clogged drain line and you will need to get it cleaned. On my 93 xj-s all I needed to do is use an air hose from the outside. A few short spurts and it was clear. If it were coolant you would smell it. Jag has a TSB 303-11 on the low heat and says to do a performance test, chemical flushing and refilling cooling system. I will attach both for you to print you may not be able to read the popup.

 

Ahhh, I can't read tiny print.

 

If you bring up the thumbnail and print it, it should print to normal size. If that does not work let me know and I will send it to your e-mail that you provide me in a PM. I think we need to talk to management about the size of the view.

PS; blowing out the line is from underneath the car where drain exits.