Hi all

Have just created a new schematic drawing for anyone planning to install aftermarket led lights to neg switched jaguar.

My question is, will this setup interfere with the canbus system on jags?

I have not tested this, so don't try this at home
The only time there will be a current draw is when the sidelights are off so i think it won't interfere at all.

Any suggestions appreciated.

 

gillius, that should work. negative switched cars function just like positive switched cars. The big thing is the current flow is actually backwards. What you have will work just fine.

 

Hey thermo glad you agree with me.
Will do this mod in the next few days and post pics of the complete install when done.

Cheers

 

gullius, you wire everything up just like most other cars. The big difference is that the power is interrupted on the ground side vice the power side. The only reason why automotive manufacturers tend to interrupt the positive side is that doing things this way puts all wires at the same potential. Where, in theory, with a negative interrupt car, you have power on all the wires at all times and if you happen to hit the positive post with anything, you would then create a short, leading to arcs and whatnot. But, in reality, it is just as likely for you to touch the positive of the battery and cause the same thing.

Just remember which wire has power and which side is the return and it all wires up the same.

 

yeah i agree with your technical comments thermo.

I came up with the diagram because my aftermarket drl's require a positive switched connection to turn the lights off (orange cable) when sidelight/dip beam operates. This is common on all aftermarket drl's in the uk.
As both wires to side lights are live, i wasn't able to do a standard install using the orange wire to the supplied DRL relay that comes with the kit, That's why i thought of adding the additional relay.... if you know what i mean?

Unless you know of another way using just the DRL relay?

Thanks appreciated

 

Gillius, many different ways to skin this cat. what you have works and is as good as any. I say go for it and have fun.

 

Managed to finish fitting the daytime running lights and lenses to the xf the other day. Have now tested the electrics & light throw from lamps, all looks superb & gives the car a new look. Saved a fortune not buying the main dealer ones in the chrome blade, so job well done!

 

Those look pretty sweet. Sir, may I ask where you got them from?

 

Thanks momo,

I used Ring drl's (model brl0397 x4) & fitted reflectors in the original grilles.
Then hand crafted the lenses to fit in the grille.
I have done 3 xf's now & might post up a tutorial.


You can see a quick video on youtube here.. JAGUAR XF LIGHTS DAYTIME RUNNING LED MOD - YouTube
Worth it if you want a really unique look or have too much time on your hands

 

Please tell me how its done .......

looked up the part but cant work out your great creation...

CAn you do a pair for me??????

 

Hi xf
I can post a close up video of the install if that helps. You will need good diy skills if you want to do it yourself.
geting me to do it will be costly. I now use a pair of philips drl 8 for the lights £80-100 and finish of the grille with hand crafted fully dressed mesh inserts. £65.00.
This doesnt include labour costs for install. So quite expensive unless you have the skills to diy. :-)

 

Hi

Yes video would be great pls. Im a bit of a whizz with a Dremel!!

Look forward to seeing it

Glenn
ps are the Philips lamps from a certain site?

 

I found them cheap on ebay. They are as close to oem quality. Search for philips drl 8.

Will try and post video after new year. Happy xmas n new year!

 

Looking forward to seeing th "How To". Have looked at the adamesh kit and just dont think that they will look very bright.

Also, curious. Do you have anything inline to keep the voltage constant so that the LEDs don't burn out?

I had a big problem with LEDs burning out when I installed them as license plate bulbs.