XK8 trunk lights
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+1 on the lock mechanism. The mechanism has the micro-switches for the lights.
Here is a site where you can download the complete electrical manual for your car.
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JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
Here is a site where you can download the complete electrical manual for your car.
Gus has gone to great lengths to build the site for our members.
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
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Thank you for the help.
You are correct.
It is a micro switch in a plastic case with a plastic actuator that rides on the lock mechanism.
Unless I can get the part cheap (it should be cheap because the materials used in it are) my car will be getting a switch made in Malaysia but made to American specs!
Thanks again
It is a micro switch in a plastic case with a plastic actuator that rides on the lock mechanism.
Unless I can get the part cheap (it should be cheap because the materials used in it are) my car will be getting a switch made in Malaysia but made to American specs!
Thanks again
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Good news. Managed to get the below bulbs ordered, installed and all is working fine. These look like good quality bulbs and the blue colour works well.
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2X 42mm C5W 239 Car 8 LED Interior Festoon Dome Number Plate Bulb Light Blue 12V
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2X 42mm C5W 239 Car 8 LED Interior Festoon Dome Number Plate Bulb Light Blue 12V
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In case someone is still having this problem......
The inline connector from the trunk light plugs to the grounding lug is a one-way diode designed to keep the trunk lights from being energized by any electrical system feedback should the micro-switch fail.
The connector is marked 91 AG 10374 BA and is available through your local Ford dealer under part # E9RY-10374-A at a cost under $20.00.
The micro-switch is part# LNC6242AB and can be found on eBay and other sources used for $25-$35. Usually attached to some part of the latching mechanism which can be trashed if unneeded. It was used on both the XK8's and XJ's from 1997 - 2003 (at least & probably longer). It is mounted inside a small black case that is pretty fragile so I just used a small screwdriver (or pick) to release the four latches (one at each corner) and then removed the switch. Replaced with working switch and then re-latched.
You can test the switch without removing it by finding the wire connector (12"+/- from switch) and running a continuity check with a multi-meter with the trunk open. No tone means switch is defective as the switch is in the closed (or ON) position with the trunk lid raised.
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