Is the inside of your car too hot? Or perhaps it’s not warming up enough? Is your Jaguar not being able to maintain a consistent and comfortable temperature inside the cabin? These could all mean the climate control system in your Jaguar is not working properly. This is not uncommon. Over time your Jaguar’s climate control system will need maintenance. The fix may be simple if you address the problem in a timely manner. In this article, we will discuss what your climate control system does and what could go wrong with it. We’ll help you figure out your next steps.
What is a Climate Control System in a Car and What is its Purpose?
In modern cars the climate control system is a set-it-and-forget-it electronic system. You choose a temperature that is comfortable for you and your car automatically maintains that temperature inside the cabin. This is part of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system. Climate control continually tracks the temperature of the cabin and regulates it by turning on the heating or cooling system.
What is the Difference Between Climate Control and AC (Air Conditioning) In a Car?
- Climate Control System: Only the climate control system can monitor and adjust the heating or cooling inside of your Jaguar. It does this automatically and maintains a set temperature.
- AC (Air Conditioning): The AC (air conditioning) system can only blow hot or cold air once you adjust it manually. It is incapable of automatically managing the temperature inside the car.
Succinctly, the AC system is a manual operation and cannot maintain a specified temperature, whereas climate control is automatically managed and is the reason why modern cars can maintain a comfortable inside temperature.
Reasons Why a Climate Control System Goes Bad?
There could be many possible reasons why your Jaguar’s climate control system may be malfunctioning. Here are some typical causes.
- Clogged Filter: This is a commonplace occurrence. The very job of the filter is to trap pollutants, dust, and grime. After a while the filter needs to be changed out with a fresh one. If not, it will adversely affect the climate control system.
- Low Refrigerant: Your Jaguar’s cooling system uses a refrigerant, which is a liquid or a gas with a low boiling point that passes through the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system. It changes from gas to liquid and vice-versa as it passes through the high and low pressure sides, thereby cooling off the cabin’s air temperature. If you have low refrigerant due to a leak because of a worn hose or loose connection, the cabin of your Jaguar will not cool down.
- Non-Functional Fans: Damaged fuses, electrical shorts, or even micro cracks in the cooling fan’s blades can cause it to malfunction. This is a typical reason for the cooling system to go down.
- Defective Fan Motor: If the fan motor itself is not working, then definitely the cooling system will be affected. You might notice a burning smell or lukewarm air in the cabin. Your engine may overheat also.
- Inoperative Thermostat: The thermostat of a car is a vital part that not only regulates the temperature of the engine so that it doesn’t overheat, but also regulates the inside cabin temperature of your Jaguar by opening and closing the vents. A problematic thermostat will not be able to read and adjust the temperature of your car.
- Faulty Compressor: The compressor of your Jaguar is a pump that helps circulate the refrigerant throughout the system in order to keep your car cool. Naturally, any malfunction here will lead to cooling issues.
- Electrical Troubles: Modern cars are dependent on complex electrical circuits. Any problem with electrical wires, connections, or fuses may impact the cooling system of your car.
- Engine Temperature Warning: There is a warning on your dashboard that shows how hot or cool your Jaguar’s engine is running. Normally this gauge should sit at ‘C’ (cold). If you notice the gauge is moving toward ‘H’ (hot), make sure you immediately have your car checked. The engine temperature system and the cooling system of your car are related.
There are so many reasons why the 
cooling system of your car may be acting up. If you notice the cabin of your Jaguar is not maintaining its temperature as intended or if you notice the temperature gauge on your dashboard is pointing toward ‘H” (hot), be sure to bring your car to a professional garage like ours, for a thorough look over.
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