1997 XK8 Tail light assembly - ground melted - with pictures!- RESOLVED
#21
? for hacker-pschorr
hacker-pschorr I take it that extra wire you put on is a ground?
If so are you connecting other end to body of car?
My female plug just burnt out the same way except terminal 1 in line on both sides burnt out I think I may need a new plug as particular burnt out one the metal crumbled or can I solder a wire direct?
If so are you connecting other end to body of car?
My female plug just burnt out the same way except terminal 1 in line on both sides burnt out I think I may need a new plug as particular burnt out one the metal crumbled or can I solder a wire direct?
#22
hacker-pschorr I take it that extra wire you put on is a ground?
If so are you connecting other end to body of car?
My female plug just burnt out the same way except terminal 1 in line on both sides burnt out I think I may need a new plug as particular burnt out one the metal crumbled or can I solder a wire direct?
If so are you connecting other end to body of car?
My female plug just burnt out the same way except terminal 1 in line on both sides burnt out I think I may need a new plug as particular burnt out one the metal crumbled or can I solder a wire direct?
1: Yes.
2: Yes
3: If you are adding the bypass wire to ground terminal 1 is no longer used so you do not need a new connector.
The following users liked this post:
linkspider (03-05-2013)
#23
Welcome to the Forum.
Please take time to visit
New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
and introduce yourself so we can all say 'Hello'.
Please take time to visit
New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
and introduce yourself so we can all say 'Hello'.
#24
#25
The following 3 users liked this post by steveinfrance:
#26
The following 4 users liked this post by linkspider:
JagChic (06-17-2022),
Orthodixie (11-04-2017),
Pristine97XK8Convertible (12-12-2020),
XxThe5tigxX (09-03-2023)
#27
The following users liked this post:
linkspider (03-07-2013)
#29
Update:
I implemented the GND wire connection from the light assembly to the mounting bolt, checked for continuity to GND to ensure a good connection.
Unfortunately, that did not solve the problem. Directional indicator on dash still flashes at twice the normal rate.
A good thing to do anyway, thanks for the tip.
Sigh......... Now what....
I implemented the GND wire connection from the light assembly to the mounting bolt, checked for continuity to GND to ensure a good connection.
Unfortunately, that did not solve the problem. Directional indicator on dash still flashes at twice the normal rate.
A good thing to do anyway, thanks for the tip.
Sigh......... Now what....
#30
#31
Finally!
Guys, I can't begin to thank you enough for this solution!
I've spent the last 16 years chasing the electrical demons lying within my 98 XK8's rear lights - from the typical rear backup light not working (when the bulb was fine), rear turn signals going wonky when you step on the brake (then the weirdness switching from one side to the other side and then later working normally for months).
I was about to head to the dealer and have the harness replaced when I saw this post the other day and voila my baby is now purring happily!
Thanks again!
I've spent the last 16 years chasing the electrical demons lying within my 98 XK8's rear lights - from the typical rear backup light not working (when the bulb was fine), rear turn signals going wonky when you step on the brake (then the weirdness switching from one side to the other side and then later working normally for months).
I was about to head to the dealer and have the harness replaced when I saw this post the other day and voila my baby is now purring happily!
Thanks again!
The following users liked this post:
Pristine97XK8Convertible (12-12-2020)
#32
#33
The following users liked this post:
XxThe5tigxX (09-03-2023)
#35
The following users liked this post:
XxThe5tigxX (09-03-2023)
#38
It was finally my turn.I got the "Bulb failure" message if I used the right turn signal while braking, or any time the rear fog lamps were on.
British electrical connections at their finest.
I riveted a wire to the ground plate, scraped some paint away from one of the bolts that hold the rear light lens assembly in place, and all is well. I'll do the left side soon.
Tom
British electrical connections at their finest.
I riveted a wire to the ground plate, scraped some paint away from one of the bolts that hold the rear light lens assembly in place, and all is well. I'll do the left side soon.
Tom
The following 4 users liked this post by tlynch:
#39
#40
I've had intermittent problems with my added ground wire (poorly wound around the cluster by me). Warning light on for the past 3 months no matter what I did with my ground wire. LOL, I actually had two burned out brake light bulbs! I was so used to the complicated problem, I overlooked the obvious! All good now.