Hello all from Chicago, so excited to communicate with other jag lovers.
As of today, my 2000 XJ8L headlights cut off whenever i use the left or right turn signal, and may or may not cut back on after cutting off turn signal. I can get them back on with a slight toggle when turn signal is off. Any wisdom rained upon me would be greatly appreciated.

 

Welcome to the forum bayou1,

Hopefully this turns out to be an issue with the Steering Column Multifunction Switch wiring and not the switch itself.

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Graham

 

Welcome to the forum bayou1,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Thanks for advice, was wondering if checking the wiring associated with turn signal was a simple task, i dont have very much experience in the electrical aspect of the car, but i am very much mechanically inclined.

 

You'll need the XJ Series 2000 Electrical Guide and the Service Manual (JTIS) extract on removing the Multifunction Switch.

You can download these from my MediaFire account by following these links:

XJ Series 2000 - Electrical Guide.pdf

JTIS - XJ8 - 2000 - Steering Column Multifunction Switch.pdf

The relevant section in the Electrical Guide is 09 (Exterior Lighting).

Graham

 

Greetings bayou1, and a hearty welcome from the Midwest Region of the forum. Lots of folks around here from Chicagoland! Best of luck getting your problem sorted out. Enjoy the ride!
Scott

 

Thanks for the info G3, gonna sluth this as soon as I get a chance.

 

Whenever you're working around the the driver's airbag, follow the recommended Jaguar safety procedures to discharge the backup capacitors.

If in any doubt about how to do this, ask the question on X308 section.

Graham

 

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