Because everyone likes pics... Hermann LED Tail Light Kit
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I have a 2007 XK-R and I live in the USA. Can someone tell me the best kit to purchase (and easiest to install) for US models? Ideally I'd like to find a kit that's just plug and play - is the one out there? I've been reading about bulb out messages and what not. I don't want that - I just want a kit where I can plug int he lights and VOILA! Does such a kit exist?
-Shane
Denver, CO
-Shane
Denver, CO
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LED installation
Thanks,
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I can't seem to send you a PM and I don't want to flash someone's personal details across a forum. Drop me an email to cars4kidz@gmail.com and I will give you his details.
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I have a 2007 XK-R and I live in the USA. Can someone tell me the best kit to purchase (and easiest to install) for US models? Ideally I'd like to find a kit that's just plug and play - is the one out there? I've been reading about bulb out messages and what not. I don't want that - I just want a kit where I can plug int he lights and VOILA! Does such a kit exist?
-Shane
Denver, CO
-Shane
Denver, CO
Adamesh seems the way to go. I used their trick with my Benz (putting light bulbs instead of resistors) for my aftermarket LED tail lights. No more "bulb out" warning in the dash. I'm sure it would work the same way with our Jags.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-09-xk-93056/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-kit-73910/
I'm still waiting for someone who recently installed the Adamesh kit to give us a full report before I buy one.
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Help Wanted: LED Tail Light Conversion Installer in Atlanta
Just wanted to bring this to the top of the list again...
Can anyone recommend an installer in the Atlanta area to do the LED tail light conversion?
Thanks.
Can anyone recommend an installer in the Atlanta area to do the LED tail light conversion?
Thanks.
Led Headlights / taillights
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I bought the adamesh kit a couple months ago and installed it with no issues yet. You will need to cut 2 wires on your stock wiring harness and splice in a couple power relays that he includes with the kit. ....not that big of a deal, but just a heads up in case you were unaware, they are not 100% "plug & play"
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Did you do the installation yourself? If so, would you be kind enough to describe what you did in detail and what areas were difficult. Is this a job that the average do-it-yourself person can handle or do you recommend having a pro do it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Also, I would avoid using crimped connections if possible, and absolutely do not do the whole "twisted wires and electrical tape" do the job correct and solder the wire joints, or be damn sure you have a good crimp on your wires.
Good luck,
Feel free to ask if you need any help with the conversion
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It may be my generation, but I'm a bit impatient when it comes to getting my hands on information—especially images—when I'm faced with a decision. So, here are some informative images of the 2010 LED tail light kit, as assembled- and sold by Jürgen Hermann (Jürgen Hermann - Jaguar-teile.de - Startseite):
The harness is a modified OEM harness—complete with the clips and retainers; ready-to-install!
Nice and tidy, out of the box:
I assume that these are the resistors to eliminate the flashing reverse light and flashing fog light.
There were concerns about whether or not these assemblies were OEM, and I think this may answer the question.
Jürgen was super responsive, and very easy to work with. I engage in international business on a regular basis, so I'm not too apprehensive about sending monies overseas, but I can imagine it would be a bit intimidating for some. This is not a cheap kit, and the thought of engaging in an international battle of 'bait and switch'—further complicated by language barriers—can be daunting.
I'm sharing my favorable experience in the hopes that it may help some of you take the leap! The only hiccup was that my first PayPal payment was sent in US dollars—of which he refused. I resent payment in Euros, but PayPal took both transactions out of my account, to the tune of ~$4,000. I asked Jürgen if he had accepted both accidentally, in which he replied (almost immediately)—stating that he has called PayPal first to ask them what had happened. He relayed their response to me, which I found above-and-beyond his responsibility to me as the customer (the double-transaction was really my fault). Needless to say, the first monies were refunded—but what I learned is that Jürgen is an honest businessman. I only wish there were more mods within his catalog for my XKR.
(Please note: I have no affiliation with Jürgen other than being a super-pleased customer.)
I'll post up some pics of the install, although that may not be too eventful, as this kit appears to be truly plug-and-play.
Oh, and in regard to PayPal: they take a big @ss bite out of both the customer and the vendor. If you have the ability to wire funds from your bank to a foreign entity via SWIFT, I strongly recommend that. You'll both be better off!
Cheers!
The harness is a modified OEM harness—complete with the clips and retainers; ready-to-install!
Nice and tidy, out of the box:
I assume that these are the resistors to eliminate the flashing reverse light and flashing fog light.
There were concerns about whether or not these assemblies were OEM, and I think this may answer the question.
Jürgen was super responsive, and very easy to work with. I engage in international business on a regular basis, so I'm not too apprehensive about sending monies overseas, but I can imagine it would be a bit intimidating for some. This is not a cheap kit, and the thought of engaging in an international battle of 'bait and switch'—further complicated by language barriers—can be daunting.
I'm sharing my favorable experience in the hopes that it may help some of you take the leap! The only hiccup was that my first PayPal payment was sent in US dollars—of which he refused. I resent payment in Euros, but PayPal took both transactions out of my account, to the tune of ~$4,000. I asked Jürgen if he had accepted both accidentally, in which he replied (almost immediately)—stating that he has called PayPal first to ask them what had happened. He relayed their response to me, which I found above-and-beyond his responsibility to me as the customer (the double-transaction was really my fault). Needless to say, the first monies were refunded—but what I learned is that Jürgen is an honest businessman. I only wish there were more mods within his catalog for my XKR.
(Please note: I have no affiliation with Jürgen other than being a super-pleased customer.)
I'll post up some pics of the install, although that may not be too eventful, as this kit appears to be truly plug-and-play.
Oh, and in regard to PayPal: they take a big @ss bite out of both the customer and the vendor. If you have the ability to wire funds from your bank to a foreign entity via SWIFT, I strongly recommend that. You'll both be better off!
Cheers!
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Judging from the source of those links and the date of the original post, I'd be willing to guess that those pics are long gone from the server they were hosted on.
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