Decided to wax the Jag today, when I got to the wing/fender the emblem came off and I want to reinstall it but there is no way, there is a clip but i don't see where to "clip" it back.

 

That's broken I'm afraid. You could probably get a new one on eBay cheap, there is a UK seller selling them at about £10 NOS. The UK cars never had them because we have side repeaters, so he won't sell them.

It should also have a wire plugged into it, the idea of this is to replace the side repeater by blanking it. You could fit side repeaters if you wished, the boot lights are the same with clear lenses or you could get traditional orange ones easily.

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shipping is about $20 lol. If I get a new one how would I install it?

 

It holds itself in, I edited my reply but you replied fast!!

 

I like the emblems as i am not good with wiring. my other wing has the emblem but it is covered with pinkish glue in the back.

 

The wiring should be there behind the wing with a plug on, just plugs straight in.

One of the clips is broken on your emblem, these push down as you insert it into the wing and pop back up once in place. The side repeaters work in the same way, so if you look in your owners manual you may be able to find directions on how to do it.

 

appreciate it, so if I buy the side repeater i just put a bulb and plug it in?

 

Pretty Much, that is if your wire is there. If you feel confident enough to remove the wheel arch liner, have a look behind it. You should remove the liner anyway to clean out the crap that gathers there if you haven't already.

 

Stu, IIRC there is no wiring there for a US spec car. One would have to run the wires and splice in, others will chime in.

 

You're probably right actually, I may be getting confused with another thing.

 

The X300's in the US had side, orange blinkers but they went to the "leaper" badge for some reason on the X308 in US spec and from what I understand also did away with the wire/plug

 

My badges are almost the same way, the badge itself is spotless but the whole assembly is barely staying in. Clips are probably about to fall off...

I've looked at a few x308's in the junkyard and I believe I saw only one where the system seemed pre-wired, but the wiring plugged into the unlit side emblem. I think that was on the '98 MY one I saw, but I can't remember for sure. Repeaters are definitely something I'd like to do soon. Not sure about using trunk lights as a replacement, but maybe x300 ones or something.

Also found this while looking for wiring https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...signal-131578/

 

The easiest way I see for repair is to use black silicon...a small bead around the edge of the badge, put in place and hold with a piece of tape until it sets.
Wipe away excess while wet.
You wouldn't know the difference ;o)

 

Exact .

 

for whatever reason on US cars the wiring is there only on the passenger side ( Driver side for you in the UK)

 

@xjay8 @ericjansen
Will 3M Plastic and Emblem glue work?

 

I am probably the wrong guy to ask, as you in the States have 15 types for each and every application, where here we have 2 local knock-offs.

However, I have a tube of black silicon, almost rubber like, which remains a little bit elastic, and is a kind of heat resistant.
It is horrible to apply, and you rally have to be careful not to spill anything, but it will hold forever.

In your case, as it is not surface to surface, but just the edges which will mate, something silicon it is probably better than a real, flat glue.

 

I removed mine and went with side repeaters. Luc is correct, the wiring is present on the right side on the US spec cars, but you need to run wire on the left.

I suppose the one you broke is on the left side? As for the ones I removed: My left side emblem is not in good shape, but the right is nearly perfect. You might also try eBay for a replacement.