Well guys I just walked in the door from having my car totally searched and tore apart because my 2002 Jaguar S type's license plate lights were out. When I got home I opened the trunk (which small button on back to open trunk suddenly stopped working) and when I slammed it the license plates kicked on... anyone had this problem or knows what might be happening?

Thanks Guys,
Chadd

 

Loose connection?

 

+1, you must live in a bad neighbourhood if they searched your car (?)

 

I have the same issue. When I walk back to the license plate, I can tap right on the lights and they will both come on and stay on. However, I have to do this everytime I turn the lights on. What is going on?

 

You mean the license plate didn't switch to the alternative plate? Oh wait, that's the Aston Martin...

 

Possible chaffed wires entering boot lid?

 

Remove the bulbs and clean off the corrosion.

 

Be sure to test the tightness of the bulb fit into the socket as well. Keep in mind that these license plate lights get plenty of jarring as the trunk is opened and closed over hundreds or thousands of cycles....

 

I had the same issue. If you take the bulbs out you will see it is the lamp holder. It has gotten water in it and started to corrode. Don't waste time cleaning it since the holder is plastic and will crumble in your hand. I suggest new lens covers. They come with new gaskets to prevent it from happening again.


The fix:
Qty. Part No. Price Description
2- XR826715 $6.60 New bulb holders
1- XR829253 $15.21 Left new lens and gasket
1- XR812445 $15.21 Right new lens and gasket
2- 2825 LL $4.99 New bulbs from auto parts store (make sure they are correct)

 

First check that the holder is not bad as suggested above. If that does not work or is not your problem.

Then unplug and replug the bulbs. Work your way back along the wiring. Every connector should be pulled apart and replugged. I usually do it several times. It looks like there is some corrosion on a connector somewhere. If you want, get some contact cleaner spray from Radio Shack to use when plugging and unplugging stuff.

If it was my car I would change the bulbs took even if they are good. Remember your car is over 10 years old at this point.
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Where did you buy the bulb holders from? I checked with the dealership & they're asking $20 a piece.

 

Check here 2003 Jaguar Parts - Direct JPLV Porsche Parts.com $6.26

After that you may want to post up an intro in the new members section.

 

I got mine from Nalley Jaguar who offered a 15% forum discount and free shipping for orders over $25.00. Jaguar of Greenville, SC offers the same deal and can be reached @ 877-906-2117. I have used them and their prices are about the same plus they ship fast especially since they are only one state away .