Working on resto, can't figure how to route wiring in trunk! And maybe connections to tail lighting

 

What year is your car?
Edward

 

bump for help??

 

69 xk e type 4.2 convertible , disassembled car 8 years ago, forgot the proper routing and hook up of wire harness, want to make sure it's correct before I install gas tank! Looking for diagram or detailed photos

 

Hopefully one of the E type gurus will be able to help John

 

Do you still need routing. I am tearing down a 68 OTS as I type

 

I'll answer in the OP's absence : YES! i need help on this topic. We've stripped the trunk on my S1 OTS for a full rebuild, new tank, wiring etc. Have photos of disassembly showing wiring that was 'probably' incorrect, would love photos of

a. where the loom comes in
b. how it routes to lights, tank, other

ANY pics or diagrams would be very helpful!

 

Maybe this will help...

http://www.coolcatcorp.com/faqs/XKE_Series_2_Wiring.pdf

There are a batch of wires running down both sides of the sills but I'm not sure you can tell which go down the left and which the right from this diagram.

 

I am actually working on line drawings of frames, trunk, etc showing routing, what bundles go where etc. I also have photos, my 68 OTS is in rough shape but pretty much untouched for wire routing, etc, so I will gather some stuff and post here-Rick

 

Thank you for that! We have a good schematic, but scratching our heads over the routing.

 

YESSIREEE! That would be fantastic! The photos of the wiring routes would be incredible to have. I imagine you'll need them in your future as well!

Scoured the web to no avail, though it's probably out there 'somewhere'. So, I am perched and ready to see anything you come up with. Thank you so much.

 

Hopefully will be out there tomorrow, just bringing the shop out of hibernation and started a resto of a 1960 frogeye sprite for my wife.

 

now into side panels




Wire bundle from passenger compartment through grommet. Same routing on other side




branches off to fuel sender and continues downtto left tail light and back up light

 

left side still see drain and wires to tail light and to reverse light: This is left side of car




left side bundle coming through trunk wall into passenger compartment

 

bundle on left side now passes along inside of sill in depression to front of car




Right side you see bundle and boot lid release cable

 

right side routing, basically the same but carries wires for fuel pump and right tail light




reverse light wiring




wiring past fuel pump to right tail light

 

If you need some more let me know

 

That is like over-the-top fantastic! THANK YOU A MILLION! I owe you at least two warm beers for that. I'm sure the guys at the shop will be glad to see those. Thank you Rick and to Jaguar forum.

 

Jagrick, just spoke to the restoration guys and BINGO! Your photos are what they needed. My offer just went up to 3 warm beers! Truly appreciate it, we owe you. Thanks again.

 

Am doing the same to my 71 series 2 roadster and these pictures are a Godsend. I'll give you a six pack of cold beer!