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1996 Jaguar XJS No Tail & Dash Lights

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Old 09-12-2021, 03:28 PM
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Default 1996 Jaguar XJS No Tail & Dash Lights

Hi, I just realized that I have no taillight and dashboard light. I just bought a new battery, could it be the problem?

I bought H6-EFB

Enhanced Flood Battery, 750CCA

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There is a relay on the LHS of the engine compartment that controls the dash and rear lights. Remove the cap an clean the contacts and all will be well.
 
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thank you, do you happen to have a photo of that relay, I would hate to damage something else
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I am away from my car at the moment but as I recall there is a bank of relays on the LHS of the engine compartment. The one you want is second or third from the front. If you have the manuals that came with the car the location is described there.
 
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Originally Posted by stuizzy
I am away from my car at the moment but as I recall there is a bank of relays on the LHS of the engine compartment. The one you want is second or third from the front. If you have the manuals that came with the car the location is described there.


just found this diagram that may help
 
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You should buy yourself a service manual.

JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource has a lot of useful info too
 
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Thank you so much for the replies.

What a great site, happy to be a member!

it was a faulty relay, it was a bit dirty so I followed stuizzy advice, removed it cleaned it and it's ago.
My car and s always spotless but Its time to detail the car and the engine compartment thoroughly again
Taking my car to RMR jaguar in North Hollywood for a complete tune-up. The car has 12.500 miles
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