Reading up on this it seems this is a common problem. So just been out to fit my new Smarttop and noticed the centre vent had only closed halfway. Tried some manual raising and lowering by turning the auto up on and off, each time it would go up, but only drop half way. Even on the up I heard a clicking.
So looks like I'm in need of a new motor. I've read that apparently dealers can fit a new motor very quickly, whilst you have a coffee. Anyone here had that experience? Any benefit to taking it to a Independent specialist instead? Recommendations? Nene Jag isn't a million miles from me (haven't used them yet)
Centre Vent issue - common issue with a known fix, but how much?
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I had mine fixed under warranty during an annual service. Parts had to be ordered to do the fix and that dictated the date of the service.
I seem to remember a figure of £175 if my car had been out of warranty. Slightly vague memory if that was just for parts or parts and labour......Reckon probably just parts.
I seem to remember a figure of £175 if my car had been out of warranty. Slightly vague memory if that was just for parts or parts and labour......Reckon probably just parts.
2014 V6s convertible Rhodium Silver with Propeller alloys & black interior.
I had exactly the same issue and the dealer fitted a brand new vent under warranty. It took less than 30 minutes from start to finish so quick and easy fix. Worth trying to see if Jaguar will help with the cost as this is a known issue.
Salsa Red V6S Coupe, Performance Heated Seats, Memory Pack, 20" DC Gyrodynes, Heated Windscreen, Blind Spot Detection & CVS, Meridian Audio, Powered Tailgate, Illuminated Tread Plates and Big Smile!
Just had a quote from a local Jag dealer (Guy Salmon in Northampton) of £350 all in to fix. So that's not too bad. Waiting to see if Nene Jag can better that.
Sturgess Jaguar in Leicester wanted to charge me £150 just to diagnose it! I know what the problem is, I don't need to pay them £150 to tell me what I (and probably they) already know.
Sturgess Jaguar in Leicester wanted to charge me £150 just to diagnose it! I know what the problem is, I don't need to pay them £150 to tell me what I (and probably they) already know.
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Mine started doing this today, so will be calling the dealer as under warranty
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Mine seems to have fixed itself......for now
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MY2019 Mclaren 720s Performance
MY2006 Lotus Exige "GT3"
MY2008 Westfield Megablade Track Car
MY2012 VW Camper (the family getaway / track car tow vehicle)
MY2013 Range Rover Evoque (the missus car)
MY2019 Mclaren 720s Performance
MY2006 Lotus Exige "GT3"
MY2008 Westfield Megablade Track Car
MY2012 VW Camper (the family getaway / track car tow vehicle)
MY2013 Range Rover Evoque (the missus car)
Mine was fixed today buy Jaguar Dealer, a faulty motor, replaced and all working again
v6s 380 Salsa Red Convertible, Performance seats , black leather re stitching, 20" Cyclone Gloss Black running 305/30, Meridian 380w, Black bonnet/side vents/mirrors & windscreen surround. Just all round sexy looking
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