A/C Issue... end of the road?
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A/C Issue... end of the road?
My A/C stopped blowing cold, so I took it to the dealer, who charged me $3,000 for the privilege of replacing the refrigerant lines. Ouch but bad luck, it happens.
However they're saying there's still a small leak and the evaporator core needs to be replaced at a cost of an additional $6,500. This... I haven't been able to swallow.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I love the car but I'm not mentally prepared to drop close to 5 figures on a leaky A/C for an 8-year-old car with very low miles.
However they're saying there's still a small leak and the evaporator core needs to be replaced at a cost of an additional $6,500. This... I haven't been able to swallow.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I love the car but I'm not mentally prepared to drop close to 5 figures on a leaky A/C for an 8-year-old car with very low miles.
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Lani, question for you
Hello my friend,
I'm sorry to read about your troubles pertaining to your AC problem with your car. I have a question for you. You indicate your car is 8 years old with low miles. Would you mind telling us how many miles are on your car. Also regarding the AC lines and the evaporator the AC lines are aluminum if I'm not mistaken and the evaporator is the same. So how would they go bad. Did the aluminum AC line piping corrode somehow. How's this possible. Those parts do not rust. Do you know the answer to my question? Did the Jaguar dealership give you a thorough explanation of how this all happened?
Look forward to your reply. Thank you so much.
I'm sorry to read about your troubles pertaining to your AC problem with your car. I have a question for you. You indicate your car is 8 years old with low miles. Would you mind telling us how many miles are on your car. Also regarding the AC lines and the evaporator the AC lines are aluminum if I'm not mistaken and the evaporator is the same. So how would they go bad. Did the aluminum AC line piping corrode somehow. How's this possible. Those parts do not rust. Do you know the answer to my question? Did the Jaguar dealership give you a thorough explanation of how this all happened?
Look forward to your reply. Thank you so much.
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Hello my friend,
I'm sorry to read about your troubles pertaining to your AC problem with your car. I have a question for you. You indicate your car is 8 years old with low miles. Would you mind telling us how many miles are on your car. Also regarding the AC lines and the evaporator the AC lines are aluminum if I'm not mistaken and the evaporator is the same. So how would they go bad. Did the aluminum AC line piping corrode somehow. How's this possible. Those parts do not rust. Do you know the answer to my question? Did the Jaguar dealership give you a thorough explanation of how this all happened?
Look forward to your reply. Thank you so much.
I'm sorry to read about your troubles pertaining to your AC problem with your car. I have a question for you. You indicate your car is 8 years old with low miles. Would you mind telling us how many miles are on your car. Also regarding the AC lines and the evaporator the AC lines are aluminum if I'm not mistaken and the evaporator is the same. So how would they go bad. Did the aluminum AC line piping corrode somehow. How's this possible. Those parts do not rust. Do you know the answer to my question? Did the Jaguar dealership give you a thorough explanation of how this all happened?
Look forward to your reply. Thank you so much.
I basically asked them the same questions and the service advisor wasn't exactly able to give any details beyond "it's leaking from the evap core and won't hold a charge." I'm not spending this kind of money at a place that can't tell me what the source of the problem is, and nothing about my interactions with them indicate that they actually know what they're doing.
What I really don't understand is how the A/C system suddenly starts leaking in multiple locations at once??? I don't use the A/C much but it was working fine in the spring.
Last edited by Lani Kai; 07-31-2024 at 05:43 PM.
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Lani ....
id demand to know where are the leaks are originating from, exactly what area, show it to me, point it out to me. Last question, does the AC lines have any pinprick hole? Is it cracked? Why is it leaking? Where is it leaking from pointed out.
I wish you success....
Roberto
id demand to know where are the leaks are originating from, exactly what area, show it to me, point it out to me. Last question, does the AC lines have any pinprick hole? Is it cracked? Why is it leaking? Where is it leaking from pointed out.
I wish you success....
Roberto
Last edited by Supersprint Sport Exhausts; 07-31-2024 at 06:36 PM.
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Unfortunately you can’t see the leaking evaporator (or perhaps it’s not leaking at all) while still installed in the car. I have not replaced an evaporator in a
F-Type but, I have replaced an evaporator in a 17’ F-Pace 2 weeks ago. It had 88k miles on it though. There are tests that can be done to determine if in fact the evaporator is leaking. Making an assumption (for the moment) that it’s leaking it does take time and patience to properly diagnose and repair. The dealer does not care to spend their time (time = $ and $ = no patience, sadly) to properly diagnose a potentially leaking evaporator. In and out as quickly as possible is likely their goal more so due to the large overhead. It really depends on how large the leak is also. Just my opinion, I’d take it to a trusted independent who has experience working on the newer jags.
F-Type but, I have replaced an evaporator in a 17’ F-Pace 2 weeks ago. It had 88k miles on it though. There are tests that can be done to determine if in fact the evaporator is leaking. Making an assumption (for the moment) that it’s leaking it does take time and patience to properly diagnose and repair. The dealer does not care to spend their time (time = $ and $ = no patience, sadly) to properly diagnose a potentially leaking evaporator. In and out as quickly as possible is likely their goal more so due to the large overhead. It really depends on how large the leak is also. Just my opinion, I’d take it to a trusted independent who has experience working on the newer jags.
Last edited by Addicted2boost; 07-31-2024 at 07:47 PM.
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What I really don't understand is how the A/C system suddenly starts leaking in multiple locations at once??? I don't use the A/C much but it was working fine in the spring.
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As I understand it, using the A/C keep the seals nicely lubricated so if you "don't use the A/C much" maybe the seals have dried out and no longer seal, resulting in multiple leaks. With A/C, or rather "climate control", it seems to be a case of use it or lose it.
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