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Oct 16, 2015 | 01:09 PM

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kj07xk

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Turns out that Adamesh has 3 models of LED fog lights that fit an '07 XK:
1. Fog light only (looks like what old_dawg installed) (35.00 pounds (can't figure out how to make that funny L sign))
2. DRL + fog light (DRL is a circular ring) (149.99 pounds)
3. DRL + fog + assisted cornering (249.99 pounds)

I found that they were selling #2 on eBay (Jaguar XJ XK LED Day Time Running Fog Lights | eBay)
so I bought a set, and they arrived a couple of days ago.
Haven't opened the box yet, and hopefully I'll get a chance to add it to my upgrade work list in a couple weeks.
The fogs light part is apparently a direct plug in for the existing fog light, and then I'll need to figure out, with some help I'm sure, how to get the DRL part connected.

Oct 16, 2015 | 03:12 PM

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LoudHogRider

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Originally Posted by old_dawg

LoudHogRider.
As explained in the thread, I used LED fog lights from Adamesh. They are exact fit replacements but I was never able to find anything like them in the US. So, the price plus shipping is on the high side.
Jaguar XK LED Fog Lamps

Beyond that, the wiring sort of depends on how you want to use them. If all you want is lights that come on with the ignition, it's pretty straight forward. But, as I explained when I started, I wanted the DRLs to come on with ignition, but go off when headlights come on, plus I still want to be able to use them as fog lights. That requires a relay plus trigger. Which is why I suggested to kj07xk that he PM me. That is how I got the most help from "sherbercars" and "WhiteXKR"

Appreciate the response. Your wiring configuration is exactly what I had in mind for this mod. If kj07xk is going to lead the way on this one, perhaps he could document the steps, etc. so we can post it to the 'sticky' section. Those have been very helpful to me on both Jags that I've owned.

Oct 16, 2015 | 03:35 PM

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kj07xk

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You bet. I'll try to document the steps I go through to get these DRLs working. I'm just hoping I can get to it in the 3 week window I'll have to work on the car (while the wife is out of town). My upgrade list is quite extensive, but I'm going to do my best to get to this one.

Oct 17, 2015 | 05:42 AM

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old_dawg

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Those look great, wish they had been available when I did mine. They also "look" simpler than what I had to do.
Good luck.

Oct 17, 2015 | 06:37 AM

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Timmah!

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I would like to upgrade the fog lights to LED on my 2007 XKR. Does anyone know what bulb is used in the factory fog lights and/or what the LED equivalent would be? I can't seem to find a listing for it.
I really like what sherbercars has done, but I'm nowhere near as crafty.

Oct 19, 2015 | 10:43 AM

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kj07xk

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I opened the box for the DRL + Fog lights that I received from Adamesh, and see that Adamesh doesn't actually make the lights, they're made in China (of course), and are Vinstar Model V-130017, just incase anyone wants to source them from another seller (another British seller has them at a higher price), or try directly from China via sellers on Alibaba.com, as I didn't see any US based sellers.
I'll let you know how the installation goes, and the results.