Has anyone ever seen (or done) a conversion for the side marker badge (behind the front wheel wells) to be used as a turn signal - like on the newer Jettas, Hondas, etc.??? I was looking at something like these (but you would have to cut the body panel to recess the housings):

Pair Side Marker Smoke White Lamp for Honda 02 05 Civic EP3 02 06 Integra RSX US | eBay

Any thoughts or experiences???

Thanks,
Darren

 

You can buy the proper items..... On XKs the wiring is half there connected to the back of the badge not sure if the same applies on XJs...... Easy to do...

 

If you want clear repeater lenses , with a little bit of fettling , you can use the boot ( trunk ) lights.
May be cheaper than importing the correct amber ones from the UK / Europe.

 

I'm betting that an X300 signal/repeater will drop right in....


Direction Indicator Side Repeater Lamp - Parts For XJ Series from (V)720125 to (V)812255 (X300) | Jaguar Heritage Parts UK


These were used on all X300s regardless of market. Should be very easy to find some good used ones. They'll be amber, though.



Cheers
DD

 

I just checked....same part number for the repeater lamp, X300 and X308

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...0-%20Liter-GAS


Cheers
DD

 

Thanks for the link Doug! So, it looks like the Euro models had OE side markers. I'm hoping that there might be a wiring clip hidden in the body panel. (?)

THANKS AGAIN!

(I'll post pics when I get them in.)

 

Ok, so I found these on eBay:

2 1995 97 Jaguar XJ6 VDP Front Side Marker Light Turn Signal Amber Blinker | eBay

Hoping that there are existing wires in the body panel. If not, will splicing these onto the front signals affect amp load electronically? Sometimes it will cause the blinker to not function properly?????

Thanks for your advice and feedback.

 

I did the same modifications to my 02 VDP. Tyed into the front signal wiring with no flasher issues. Brandon

 

Thanks "Dad"

Did you have any issues cutting through the fender? Like secondary panels or paint chipping? I plan on taping the area over and drilling opposing corners, then jig saw to the alternate corners. Obviously, I will start smaller and file out to a tight fit.

Thanks for the reply!

 

You don't have to cut anything, just pop out the Leaper and pop in the marker light, they both fit the same cut out in the fender, the right side is already wired, the wire is clipped to the back of the Leaper, you will have to wire the left side to the front turn signal.

I bought my side marker assemblies from a "breaker" in England, complete with bulbs and wiring connectors.

It's about a two hour job for a novice, you have to remove the left wheel and wheel arch liner to run the wiring on the left side.
Vector

 

That's awesome. I was worried about having to cut the fender. There's a lot of tight traffic in LA and it will help to have indicators amidship.

Thanks again for the info! Cheers,
Darren

 

I did the same as Vector on my XJR.

The X300 sidemarkers are correct and fit the recess in the fender. As Vector says, the wiring including the connector is already there on the right side, making them plug and play. The left side you will have to run some wire to the front turn signal after removing the left wheel and inner fender liner.

Note that you will need the connector going to the back of the sidemarker on the left side, so try to get that included when you buy them. No holes to drill or wires to cut, just use IDCs to connect to the turn signal wires. No electrical issues, they work great, and I think provide an element of safety when lane changing.

 

Search my profile as I posted my side marker retrofit

 

A useful bit of information...... The interior footwell lights of an XK (X100) are the same as the the XJ side repeaters.... and they are clear!

 

Go to this web site and follow the wiring diagram, there are no components to purchase. This is a great site for lighting information.


Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

 

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Vector

 

The trunk lights work great.

I like that the trunk lights match my clear turn signal / marker lenses.



The X300 repeaters work too if you like amber.

 

I hope that I'm wrong but those front calipers don't look real but rather like fake Chinese calipers cover. Pleas tell me that I'm wrong

 

You are wrong.

 

Feel much better thank you. So wich calipers are they? Stock floating calipers painted red?