2007 XK - reverse light bulb, how to replace
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2007 XK - reverse light bulb, how to replace
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The driver's side reverse lamp/bulb (assuming its a bulb) appears to be out on my 2007 XK. The manual covers how to access the other bulbs in the tail light assembly; but does not appear to tell you how to access the bulbs in the hatch portion, unless I am missing it.... Any special tricks? Or just undo any exposed nuts and start gently prying....Any advice appreciated.
Best,
Reg
The driver's side reverse lamp/bulb (assuming its a bulb) appears to be out on my 2007 XK. The manual covers how to access the other bulbs in the tail light assembly; but does not appear to tell you how to access the bulbs in the hatch portion, unless I am missing it.... Any special tricks? Or just undo any exposed nuts and start gently prying....Any advice appreciated.
Best,
Reg
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There is ONLY one reverse lamp! The other side is the "fog" lamp. For some reason those weird Brits thought one bright rear lamp would help in fog, and maybe it does. Us Americans always think Fog Lamp in the front.
Anyway, one side is reverse lamp, other side is Fog lamp. Push the "Fog" switch left of the steering wheel, where the Fuel Door switch is.. then look at the back end.
Anyway, one side is reverse lamp, other side is Fog lamp. Push the "Fog" switch left of the steering wheel, where the Fuel Door switch is.. then look at the back end.
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There is ONLY one reverse lamp! The other side is the "fog" lamp. For some reason those weird Brits thought one bright rear lamp would help in fog, and maybe it does. Us Americans always think Fog Lamp in the front.
Anyway, one side is reverse lamp, other side is Fog lamp. Push the "Fog" switch left of the steering wheel, where the Fuel Door switch is.. then look at the back end.
Anyway, one side is reverse lamp, other side is Fog lamp. Push the "Fog" switch left of the steering wheel, where the Fuel Door switch is.. then look at the back end.
Wow - thanks, that was a bit of an education. Had no idea. My wife pointed it out when we bought the car, and other than the standard battery issues (now on a tender) car is great. Went out and tested it and exactly as you stated. Thanks, glad I asked before I did something dumb!
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4.2L models have 1 fog and 1 reverse light, and 5.0L models have 2 reverse lights. The fog light is on the side of the car closest to the center line of the roadway, so it's always on the driver's side. On LHD (US) models it's on the left rear, and on RHD (UK) models it's on the right rear. The reasons are for better visibility and so that drivers behind you realize that you're not stepping on the brake pedal. It's common practice in England and other parts of Europe and the ROW.
I considered replacing my LH inner tail light (with the fog lamp) with the UK version (with the backup light) but decided that it was better to be quirky.
I considered replacing my LH inner tail light (with the fog lamp) with the UK version (with the backup light) but decided that it was better to be quirky.
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When I test drove a 2007 XKR, I made notes of things I found wrong with it before I returned it to the non-Jag dealer, including the 'non-functioning' back up light. We never agreed on a price, so I passed on the car.
I subsequently bought my XK from a dealer halfway across the country and had it shipped to me. As the delivery driver was backing the car off the carrier, I saw the same backup light was out! I thought 'Oh crap, thought this car was supposed to be in great shape'.
Well this forum set me straight too.
When I test drove a 2007 XKR, I made notes of things I found wrong with it before I returned it to the non-Jag dealer, including the 'non-functioning' back up light. We never agreed on a price, so I passed on the car.
I subsequently bought my XK from a dealer halfway across the country and had it shipped to me. As the delivery driver was backing the car off the carrier, I saw the same backup light was out! I thought 'Oh crap, thought this car was supposed to be in great shape'.
Well this forum set me straight too.
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Food for thought for any of you pre 2010 era cars. I lost a brake light (several hundred miles from home), to discover you needed a 10mm wrench or socket to get access to the bulb.
When I got home and fixed it, I made sure to replace the nuts with wingnuts and lock-washers. Now no tools required if another bulb goes out...
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When I got home and fixed it, I made sure to replace the nuts with wingnuts and lock-washers. Now no tools required if another bulb goes out...
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Food for thought for any of you pre 2010 era cars. I lost a brake light (several hundred miles from home), to discover you needed a 10mm wrench or socket to get access to the bulb.
When I got home and fixed it, I made sure to replace the nuts with wingnuts and lock-washers. Now no tools required if another bulb goes out...
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When I got home and fixed it, I made sure to replace the nuts with wingnuts and lock-washers. Now no tools required if another bulb goes out...
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So... I had a right side brake light out, thought while I'm at it may as well replace both bulbs. Now I have two brake lights that don't work! I'll tell ya what, I'm great at this mechanic stuff :/. I checked the 5A fuse in the passenger compartment F8. It looked good but I went ahead and replaced it any way. Any suggestion or ideas would be appreciated.
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The easiest way to reset the limits once the window will move is to unhook the battery for a minute. Trust me, you don't want to try and shut the door with the glass all the way up. I did find that in a pinch you can hit the top of the glass with the palm of your hand, have it lower a little and it'll clear the seals enough that it doesn't want to explode when the door's shut...