Are there anyother 2004 XJR/XJ owners that have rusting side marker connectors ? The dealer says that you have to replace the whole marker and connector. $78.00 Any other ideals or remedies?

 

cincinati.
I just replaced the side marking light in the front bumber - price $45 each(Jag dealer) - I replaced it because it was cracked. Try to sand the connector and use a electronic deoxidizing spray(fry's) and add dielectric grease to prevent it from rusting in the future - it should work.

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I've had this problem with my right rear bumper marker. I took the light out, ran a small bead of silicone around the circumference of the light where the lens meets the rest of the housing to hopefully seal it up. As for the corroded socket, I ended up cutting the crusty plug off factory harness and solder on a new (old) one from a salvaged car.
I never had this problem with the lights on my Xtype which seemed to be constructed in a very similar manner.

 

2005 XJR I got a front Marker for 40 bucks 20% discount off parts and replaced it with the driver side rear marker and saved the yellow lens. Trust me there's no way around it. I tried the spray and it did not work to much rust. Stay away from auto car wash only wash your car by hand

 

Good info gentalmen. Im gunna try and find a cheap replacement of sorts.

 

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