XK8 Water Leak & Heating
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XK8 Water Leak & Heating
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,
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,
#2
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.
#4
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.
PS; blowing out the line is from underneath the car where drain exits.
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