I am working on my Steering column and I cant figure what the purpose of this is. It is part of the turn signal assembly. Any Ideas? I thought it was for the horn but I don't seem to have any way to activate it nor dose it move in any case.
Rusty

 

Specific knowledge absent.

Generic, oh yes.


break out or get the S57 Jaguar electrical schematic.


Find the code for red with white tracer in the vicinity. "Wrong: color but sure looks like a ground post???

But, if insulated, a connection point? Although I see only one wire there ?

Carl

 

I checked the 2 Series II columns I have here and neither have this.
Is this wire... Red/Pink or Red/White ? Red/wihite is instrument lighting. No listing red / pink on any wiring diagrams I have.

This shows nothing either for red/pink so I think the red and heat faded the white to look pink...perhaps.
Lucas Wiring colors | Jaguar Clubs of North America

 

Rusty, can you take a couple photos a little further back so we can see some contex? That black canister the wires go in - what does the rest of it look like? I agree with Carl that it looks like a really solid grounding wire but is the wrong color.

Jeff

 

I think i have it figured out.

It is a diode for the signaling system I am not sure its function other than it is only used when the left signal is pressed. It must be something required when the hazards are turned on (keeps it from back-feeding power?). I am rewiring the car from scratch and I discovered this while I was toning everything out. I'm not sure if I will keep it in play or not.. My new system doesn't require one.
Mystery kinda solved???

Rusty

 

Hi Rusty

It's a coincidence that you post this since I am in a rather lengthy discussion concerning the Turn Signal Dash light diode on this thread ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-191007/page2/ ) see post 32. I don't think that is the diode for two reasons (1) the wires coming from it are the wrong color (that diode's wires should be Green with White with Red Tracer) and (2) the diode is said to be in the harness.). See Fig 7.1 in S57 for the Turn Signal Wiring Diagram.

ON edit. The third reason is that there should be two of these diodes if this were the turn signal lamp diode and I only see one.

 

 

There's a Pink and White diode dealing with Interior lighting. Fig 10.1

I don't see any other possibilities, though that is definitely a diode from the symbol on it.

 

What is single side parking?

 

 

What loom are you using to rewire? A refurbed xj one or a generic kit? I'm not as far in as you yet - i am still in process of slowly removing old loom, lots of pictures and sticky labels on wires....trying to decide whether to go with a kwik wire loom as I've used them in other builds...or refurb original...

 

I went with this Ron Francis Kit. (I didn't know about quick wire).+ some relay panels under the hood. I am using relays with original switches. and some other modern doodads. It is a crazy amount of work but I love it! one my vices I guess.

Rusty

 

My brain just imagined " A small European town in winter underneath a clear mountain sky at dusk with beautiful old cars politely lighting the way"!
In reality it probably was narrow dark streets and you left your side lights on praying you car didn't get wiped out overnight........

Rusty