Noises from air con

[andypryce]

Any ideas on this one please? After a run when the engine is off and cooling down, there are noises from behind the dash that sound like water trickling. I suspect that the drainage hoses from the air con maybe blocked? Does anyone know how they can be accessed and checked? System seems to be working fine, so I assume it does not need regassing?

Thanks,

andy p.

[J44EAG]

Sorry Andy. No experience with this problem. Perhaps another member can help.

I suppose the quickest route is to take to a suitably skilled and equiped air con business.

Alternatively, Dave Marks may be able to help. Suggest you drop him a mail.

Perhaps you could post here again when you have found an answer.

Kind regards,

Mike

[andypryce]

Thanks Mike, will email Dave marks and let you know what transpires.

[andypryce]

For the record Dave marks never heard of this problem on an S Type. Am ignoring the noise for now, as no obvious leak into the car........

[J44EAG]

Interesting Andy.

Generally, when you have used the aircon on a hot day, one can expect to see a puddle of condensed water under the car. If it forms inside the car then there is most definately a problem!

I think just monitor the situation for the time being. Might be difficult to fix something that may not be bust!

Mike

[blackcat]

I to get noise from behind the dash after switching off i had the same noise from my x-type it appears to be the flap motors resetting them selfs,hope this helps.Mike

[J44EAG]

Thanks for that. Not had the issue myself. Has anyone else had the scenario?

Mike

[MKENBYE]

When I switch off I can hear the motors , valves, flaps moving for up to 5 mins behind the dash. It's as though they reset back to a common position.

Martyn

[hammie]

when i switch off my car , i hear the voices telling me to go faster next time!!!
sorry couldnt help myself lol
cheers Hammie

[latebreaker]

I had the bubbling noise coming from behind the dash aswell. There is a TSB to fix this, which I had done by the dealer when I found the TSB. Known Issue.

Hope this helps.

JTB00066v3/2010

Subject/Concern: Ticking or Bubbling Noise from Behind the Fascia
Model:
S-TYPE VIN Range: N53000-N91220
Markets: All
Section: 412-00
Summary
Ticking or bubbling noise from behind the fascia.
This version has been issued due to a change in the Labor Time, as the instrument pack is not being renewed the reconfigure time has now been removed.

Cause: Potentiometers within the blend door actuators are giving incorrect position feedback to the climate control module, causing the blend doors to continually search for the correct position, hence causing noises. Suggested Customer Concern Code - C09.

Action: Should a customer express concern, replace all four blend door actuators. Follow the Service Instruction outlined below.

[J44EAG]

That is very useful.
Thanks,
Mike

[latebreaker]

No worries Mike,

I can email you a copy of it if you wish. The site wont let me attach Microsoft Word 'doc' files.

[J44EAG]

That would be good. Copy appreciated.

mike.kennedy@jec.org.uk should find me ok.

Mike

[atkins.simon391]

Hi all (new member )
I have these noises comming from my 06 S type as described in previous posts.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to get this fixed please.

[atkins.simon391]

Hi all (new member )
I have these noises comming from my 06 S type as described in previous posts.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to get this fixed please.

Hi all (new member )
I have these noises comming from my 06 S type as described in previous posts.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to get this fixed please.
Sorry im in hertfordshire stevenage