XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) 1997 - 2003

Rear Internal Brake Light

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:15 PM
  #2  
XJ8Johnny's Avatar
Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 87
Likes: 4
From: Wisconsin
Default

I have a 2000 VDP. Mine fell off a while back, it has two metal tabs, sort of like the tombstone that holds your rear view mirror on. I bought two rear view mirror adheasive kits and re installed the little metal tabs, then re attached the light.

The biggest issue was cleaning up the old adheasive and properly following the instructions on the kit. I've had them fail before.

You can probably also find a glass installer or auto shop that will do it quickly and fairly inexpensively.
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 08:35 PM
  #4  
Sarc's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,930
Likes: 537
From: San Jose, CA, USA
Default

We covered this before and gave some options on how to do it. Sadly no one commented on my excellent "piece of cardboard" approach :-(

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ht=brake+light
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:22 AM
  #5  
SuperSport's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 629
Likes: 120
From: California, USA
Default

Originally Posted by SARC
We covered this before and gave some options on how to do it. Sadly no one commented on my excellent "piece of cardboard" approach :-(

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ht=brake+light
I saw your cardboard fix, and laughed when I saw it. That's just crazy...

Then, about a week later, my Brake Light fell off!

and I proceeded to cut some cardboard... hehehe Ok, it is a good temporary fix.

After a few days I glued the tabs back on, and it's been set ever since.

Don't even try to glue the tabs back on while still in the brake light housing. You MUST remove them to glue properly.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 01:40 PM
  #6  
H20boy's Avatar
Veteran member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,344
Likes: 1,163
From: Oak Ridge, TN
Default

Originally Posted by SuperSport
I saw your cardboard fix, and laughed when I saw it. Then, about a week later, my Brake Light fell off!
karma. nuff said. I never tease/mock others.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jdzubas
XK / XKR ( X150 )
12
Oct 4, 2015 09:14 AM
obwoodie
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
8
Sep 3, 2015 07:45 PM
OkieTim
Jaguar Forums Feedback & Suggestion Center
2
Sep 2, 2015 12:48 PM
innzane
X-Type ( X400 )
0
Sep 2, 2015 10:08 AM
MC36
US Lower Atlantic
0
Sep 1, 2015 07:34 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:05 AM.