As I surf the web I see some series 1 with red/amber tail lights - Is it supposed to be Amber for turning and Red for braking ? ....and, are the cars set up this way or do the bulb sockets need to be reversed ? My thanks to all who respond !


Jim

 

In the UK it's amber for turn signal and red for braking.
Or for most (other make) it's red for braking and blinding the driver behind then amber to used only at xmas.

 

yes amber for turning and red for brakes. My observations show that some tail lenses are molded all amber have a red filter on the bottom half for the braking and some are molded with the bottom 1/2 red and the top 1/2 amber.

 

I like the all red lenses... bulbs do not have to be changed. Side lights and rear reflectors have also been removed...


Used to have Red/Amber lenses - seems to be no knowledge of correct lenses required by the police for older foreign cars?

 

Do you still have the dual colo lenses, i was wanting to buy a set?

 

I have so many parts in so many places it will take a day or so... will let
you know... be glad to get rid of them for very small amount/shipping.

 

Only lenses I have a full amber for the front and all red for the rear.


Sorry... '72 S1 Jag has all amber lens/red filter piece on the rear and amber/white on the front - per the owners request.

 

I have o/r lenses, but haven't put them on because I'm unclear as to whether they're legal or not. Anyone have experience with these ?
Thanks, Jim

 

in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, and the NHTSA, you can have red or amber rear turn signals. The NHTSA is looking at regulating that all turn signals are amber for all new cars being produced as they have been proven to be more effective in alerting people when you are changing lanes....if you use them!

I personally like the look of red stop and orange turn, i have 2 sets of reds. i also really want the clear and amber lenses for the front.

Thanks for looking Roger

 

yes, they are legal. In the Series 3 XJ, Jaguar went Red/Amber too.

 

by the way, this red/amber enchilada business started in the 1960's.

my '65 S type has Red and Amber lenses.

 

Thanks, Jose......... love that 65 !

 

Smith,
here's my S type, yes you should buy one.

they have the same rear suspension as the XJ-6, the ride is a little stiffer than the XJ-6, brakes are the same as the XJ-6, otherwise very simple electronics and engine systems.

and the Wipers are better than the XJ-6 wipers. The wiper motor even has a little knob that lets you fine-tune where the wipers park. Also you can start the engine from the engine compartment!

 

Sweet !!

 

My 83 XJwuzza six is as it was as to rear lamps. Top to bottom, red, amber and white.


Carll