Four Seasons 38822 A/C Expansion Valve

Four Seasons 38822 Expansion Valve

Four Seasons 38822 is a block-type A/C expansion valve built for R134A systems and engineered for direct replacement service on select Jaguar HVAC applications. This aluminum expansion valve helps regulate refrigerant flow through the evaporator circuit, supporting stable cabin cooling in Jaguar Vanden Plas, XJ8, XJR, XK8, XJ6, XJ12, and XJS models.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Expansion Valve
• Part number: 38822
• Block-type A/C expansion valve for R134A refrigerant systems
• Aluminum construction with aluminum finish
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Style: w/o solenoid
• Mounting hole quantity: 2
• Female FIO insert O-ring connections on liquid and suction sides
• Super heat rating: 14.400
• Compatible with Jaguar HVAC service applications

Product Details

The Four Seasons Expansion Valve line is built for precise refrigerant metering in automotive air conditioning systems. This Four Seasons 38822 expansion valve uses a block-style design with female insert O-ring fittings for the liquid and suction connections, making it a direct-fit service part for the listed Jaguar models. It is specified for 2.000 tonnage applications and is intended for R134A systems, with aluminum construction that matches common OE service requirements.

Fits 1995-1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas, N/A. Fits 1998-1999 Jaguar XJ8, N/A. Fits 1995-1999 Jaguar XJR, N/A. Fits 1997-1999 Jaguar XK8, N/A. Fits 1995-1997 Jaguar XJ6, N/A. Fits 1994-1996 Jaguar XJ12, N/A. Fits 1995-1996 Jaguar XJS, N/A. Fits 1994 Jaguar XJS, N/A, From Chassis No. 190528.

This part cross-references UAC EX10070C and Remy 17644 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
• Incorrect evaporator refrigerant control
• Warm air from the vents during A/C operation
• Pressure imbalance in the air conditioning circuit
• Reduced A/C performance on Jaguar Vanden Plas, XJ8, XJR, XK8, XJ6, XJ12, or XJS models

Installation Notes

Verify refrigerant type, fitting style, and vehicle application before installation. Replace the expansion valve when servicing the A/C system after contamination, restriction, or component failure, and inspect the related O-ring sealing surfaces and lines for wear or damage. Confirm the chassis break note for 1994 Jaguar XJS applications before ordering or installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this expansion valve as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, making it a service-ready replacement for the specified Jaguar A/C systems.