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Old 07-12-2020, 10:32 AM
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The two flimsy tabs that hold the assembly in place broke on their own and now my third light is loose. All lights are operational. Just need to figure out a way to keep the light in place without paying $260 for a new one.
I put some black silicone around the edge of mine and wedged it in place until it dried. It seems to be holding so far.
 
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The two flimsy tabs that hold the assembly in place broke on their own and now my third light is loose. All lights are operational. Just need to figure out a way to keep the light in place without paying $260 for a new one.
If you have a coupe, you can put a couple of short strips of velcro on the bottom. The velcro attaches it to the package shelf, and keeps it from moving around. Don't know if this would work on the Conv....
 
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I need the entire housing assembly, for some reason it didnt come with my car,

this place has one for $140 anyone know if I can do better price wise? https://landroverpartscanada.com/pro...rake-light-xk8

Also, whats the deal with some lights on the trunk and some on the rear window?

**Edit, screw it, i just ordered the damn thing**
 
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Yes the convertibles had it mounted on the trunk lid and the coupes were mounted on the rear window, just above the package shelf.
 
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UPDATE: I was so disappointed with the fit of the old light with brittle and broken parts that although it passed inspection and worked I replaced the entire unit with new. I now have a perfectly functional LED light strip that will pug into the car harness. It will need to be glued in place of the stock one. FREE to a good home. First to contact me is the winner.
I would be very interested in the LED light bar for the third brake light if you still have it. Helping my uncle restore a 98 XK8 hardtop and half the lights in the third brake light are not working. I can pay shipping also. Thanks
 
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I would be very interested in the LED light bar for the third brake light if you still have it. Helping my uncle restore a 98 XK8 hardtop and half the lights in the third brake light are not working. I can pay shipping also. Thanks
Matthew, I just retrieved it from the garage (glad I held onto it). If it's needed, I also have the "tray" that slides over the light assemble...looks like a broad, shallow dust pan? It is a medium grayish brown with a black seal on the edges..
 
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Unable to Private Message you with more information. Says you have blocked PM's.
 
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Unable to Private Message you with more information. Says you have blocked PM's.
There is a restriction on using forum PM's until a new member has passed the qualifying number of posts and minimum membership period. Full details are in the MUST read link at the end of this post.

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Moderator says my private messages are blocked because I am new to the forum. I replied with my e mail but that also may have been blocked.
 
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Just go reply to 10 or so threads and you should then be able to use the PM function....
 
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Moderator says my private messages are blocked because I am new to the forum. I replied with my e mail but that also may have been blocked.
I guess that you will have to find 10 threads to which to post responsible replies.
That will get you over the hurdle and we can then trade PMs to get you the part.
 
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I guess that you will have to find 10 threads to which to post responsible replies.
That will get you over the hurdle and we can then trade PMs to get you the part.
Thanks 😊
 
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PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Going to a new home with Matthew.
 
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