Front Fog Lights
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I was told the jumper plug was behind the lower panel to the left of the steering column. (on a left hand drive car) I have not worked on the inside of my car yet. Still working on front and rear suspension and brakes. Can't find a source for the front and rear springs.
Last edited by RonaldP; 06-28-2016 at 09:34 AM. Reason: added spaces back in
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#23
I have not looked for the jumper plug, but Iwas told it was behind the left knee pad...I just went out and dropped thepanel under the steering column to see if I could see any unused plugs. None thereso it is going to take some more digging. I am going to pull the instrumentpanel and replace the warning lights with LEDs so I will do some more diggingwhen I get into that project. I am building a deck outside now and the Jag isway back on the back burner for now. If I do resolve the problem, I will postit with pictures.
#25
Well it has been a while, but I opened all the panels, removed radio, clock and switch panel, console, pulled the instrument panel and went through all the wiring diagrams. The shorting plug is listed as an 8 way sumitomo standard black plug just to the right of the center console (where the switches are located) behind the "right side cheek panel". The cheek panels are the two covers at the forward ends of the console. Well there was no plug anywhere as described under the entire front dash that I could find. My wiring diagrams are 1995.5 and my XJS is a 95.25 model. A 91 diagram set calls for the plug to be behind the tachometer. Well it is not there either. I may need to cut into the harness and splice wires in to the correct end points. There is a diode in one leg to prevent back feed from the headlight module. Has anyone out there found the 8 way black shorting plug (ZA-1) with the SPD-1 diode jumped between two wires?
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Reviving an old thread it looks like.
I have just purchased a 95 XJS convert. As far as I can see, I do not see any front Fog Lights or switch anywhere on the inst panel. Rear fogs, yes, next to the rear window defogger switch. I think I read somewhere on a spec sheet that they were an option. Is this true? What would it take to add a switch and all the needed wires and relay to make this work. Do you think the car is already pre-wired for the option if it was an option?
Thanks
I have just purchased a 95 XJS convert. As far as I can see, I do not see any front Fog Lights or switch anywhere on the inst panel. Rear fogs, yes, next to the rear window defogger switch. I think I read somewhere on a spec sheet that they were an option. Is this true? What would it take to add a switch and all the needed wires and relay to make this work. Do you think the car is already pre-wired for the option if it was an option?
Thanks
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Ronald, I thought that you had the lights working ...
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...g-plug-174381/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...g-plug-174381/
Last edited by malc4d; 01-17-2018 at 07:59 AM.
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I just kept looking at different web sites until I found the correct set. I purchased a set that turned out to be incorrect. The two switches I purchased through Jaguar. The covers I found on eBay, the shorting plug took 3 years to find so I bought two. A fellow forum member sent me a link to the shorting plug and when I saw it I bought it right then. The same forum member told me where the shorting plug attached to the wiring harness which was above the driver side fuse and relay panel. It is a black 8 pin female plug. Your current fog light switch rear defroster gets replaced with a switch set that has both fog light. The hazard warning switch has a blank space to the right of the switch and it gets replaced with a combination hazard and rear defroster switch and they all plug into the same plugs as the switch you remove.
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gerryxjs (08-13-2018)
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Ronald, I think there is some confusion. He said 'embedded' fog lights. In a previous post he seemed to think the factory fog lights were contoured to fit into the front bumber lower area. Carsnplanes- there were never any 'embedded' lights. They only offered rectangle light units that attach to the underside of the bumper.
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gerryxjs (08-13-2018)
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Ronald, I think there is some confusion. He said 'embedded' fog lights. In a previous post he seemed to think the factory fog lights were contoured to fit into the front bumber lower area. Carsnplanes- there were never any 'embedded' lights. They only offered rectangle light units that attach to the underside of the bumper.
Because I understand it was an option, I was asking if having them fitted after the fact was possible and if it merely meant that all you have to get is the switch, lights themselves and some mounting hardware behind the bumper. Perhaps the car is also pre-wired at the factory to accommodate the possible option.
Thanks
#36
Ah ha...Ok , Its not my car, I have the V12 with factory fitted fogs . I found the pic on google search. I'm not sure if he used jaguar lights or remolded the spoiler but they sure do look good.
If you follow Ronalds journey you will get the Jaguar fogs. I did send a link to a guy on Flebay that makes a direct plug and play kit for your car.
You could just buy the lights, switches and run new wires and relays DIY. But as has been pointed out...How often would you even use them. ...errrr, never comes to mind. SO, just hang the lights under the bumper....lol
If you follow Ronalds journey you will get the Jaguar fogs. I did send a link to a guy on Flebay that makes a direct plug and play kit for your car.
You could just buy the lights, switches and run new wires and relays DIY. But as has been pointed out...How often would you even use them. ...errrr, never comes to mind. SO, just hang the lights under the bumper....lol
Last edited by malc4d; 01-19-2018 at 09:26 AM.
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#38
I'm currently attempting the same project so I am definitely staying tuned to this thread. As far as I know after buying one of these short link plugs that was just listed on eBay as pointed out by a fellow member I think the only thing I know lack is the other double switch which I have a source for so I should have one shortly.
When when I do finally attempt my installation even though I'm using aftermarket fog lights that are contoured to fit a facelift bumper as we have been discussing, I will be sure to take pictures of the installation process for any of those wanting to follow suit.
When when I do finally attempt my installation even though I'm using aftermarket fog lights that are contoured to fit a facelift bumper as we have been discussing, I will be sure to take pictures of the installation process for any of those wanting to follow suit.
#39
Malc4d...That is a nice looking 96 in the color I wanted. That is a right hand drive car and the windshield wipers park in front of the driver. My left hand drive car parks the wiper blades in front of the driver. My next project is to park my wipers to the right. kinda off topic for fog lights.
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