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Old 08-22-2012, 12:04 PM
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I have a 2003 XK8. The warning message "check rear lights" came on. My right rear light (next to brake light) was not working. I replaced the bulb with no luck. Followed owners manual instructions and checked the fuses. Fuse #19 was burned out, so I replaced from the color-coded fuses included with the car. That fuse burned out in a few seconds after restarting the car. Any thoughts on what might be causing the issue?
 
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I had a similar problem but didn't burn out fuses. I did this fix for the ground issue.
 
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Originally Posted by Kertel
I have a 2003 XK8. The warning message "check rear lights" came on. My right rear light (next to brake light) was not working. I replaced the bulb with no luck. Followed owners manual instructions and checked the fuses. Fuse #19 was burned out, so I replaced from the color-coded fuses included with the car. That fuse burned out in a few seconds after restarting the car. Any thoughts on what might be causing the issue?
Inspect the blue wire from the lamp housing to the fusebox for damage and a possible short to the chassis. Also check the lamp socket for any broken metal bits.
 
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Old 08-23-2012, 08:03 AM
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WhiteXKR & MRomanik, Thanks for the replies and advice. I will attempt these fixes this evening.
 
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:18 AM
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Was unable to find a solution to the rear light issue I was having despite great suggestions from WhiteXKR and MRomanik. Can anyone recommend a repair facility in Southwest CT (Fairfield County) for Jaguar wiring issues?
 
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