puddle lights for XK's
#42
Did my install this morning using the 5th Generation projectors with Cree LED.
The install was quite easy, and I decided to solder the wiring. Total time about 1 hour. The second door went much faster.
This is a great add-on to the ambience of the Jaguar brand. They look so neat/nice in the dark, very classy and very unique.
Great price on eBay for under $20.00 and great enhancement to the brand.
Whoever thought of this great idea gets an AAA+ from me, and is probably a millionaire by now. Great invention.
Fun job and easier than what I thought. Only con is the ultra thin wiring. Highly suggest soldering the wires to the main wires connected to the courtesy light.
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
I highly recommend this specific product.
The install was quite easy, and I decided to solder the wiring. Total time about 1 hour. The second door went much faster.
This is a great add-on to the ambience of the Jaguar brand. They look so neat/nice in the dark, very classy and very unique.
Great price on eBay for under $20.00 and great enhancement to the brand.
Whoever thought of this great idea gets an AAA+ from me, and is probably a millionaire by now. Great invention.
Fun job and easier than what I thought. Only con is the ultra thin wiring. Highly suggest soldering the wires to the main wires connected to the courtesy light.
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
I highly recommend this specific product.
Last edited by richzak; 04-04-2014 at 03:28 PM.
#44
Great Product
I've had them on my Jag for over a year and have received nothing but rave reviews from everyone who's seen them so far ... including a cop! My question to all of you who have them on your own cat is ... be honest ... how much would you have been willing to pay for them ... now that you've seen for yourself how unique and how @%#&'in cool they look? $50? $100? $150? More? I have to admit, I would have ponied up $250 for a pair.
#45
2008 XKR Portfolio
My wife and I took the Jag to dinner last night, we were the guests of my Docter who is a member of Oakland Hills C.C.. The golfers will know it as the home of several U.S. Opens and Ryder Cup. They see many great cars there but the valet were showing each other the puddle lights. They had not seen anything like it. The other guests were very impressed because no one had seen anything like that before. As Sinde72 says thats a lot of bang for 20 bucks.
#46
Just put mine in my 07. 30 minutes start to finish. Anybody with a nickel's worth of mechanical ability can do it.....go for it. Can't wait for the sun to go down. By the way, I used quick splice connectors from Home Depot, $3.50 for a pack of five (like you use to tap into the harness when adding a trailer light plug). Hardest part was getting my fat fingers through the courtesy light hole to thread on the lock ring(s). Any specific questions feel free to message me.
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Stuart S (04-15-2014)
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#48
To Gray XK
Here's who I've bought 4 sets from via eBay ... all with super service and quick results.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-Latest-LED-5th-gen-Car-door-laser-Projector-light-Multi-logo-Mix-Order-/231152689399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7 b7bfbff3c
2X LED 4thgen Car door Step courtesy Welcome Laser projector light For Jaguar
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-Latest-LED-5th-gen-Car-door-laser-Projector-light-Multi-logo-Mix-Order-/231152689399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7 b7bfbff3c
2X LED 4thgen Car door Step courtesy Welcome Laser projector light For Jaguar
ItemId: 330844127131
Endtime: Apr-12-13
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#49
Here is who I used.......
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
Fast shipping.....
Cree LED....5th Generation
Great Price....
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
Fast shipping.....
Cree LED....5th Generation
Great Price....
#50
Just put mine in my 07. 30 minutes start to finish. Anybody with a nickel's worth of mechanical ability can do it.....go for it. Can't wait for the sun to go down. By the way, I used quick splice connectors from Home Depot, $3.50 for a pack of five (like you use to tap into the harness when adding a trailer light plug). Hardest part was getting my fat fingers through the courtesy light hole to thread on the lock ring(s). Any specific questions feel free to message me.
RED 20-18AWG Tyco Electronics Splice Tap Connectors Nylon 20-18 AWG, 5/Clam-CPGI-53440-9-5 at The Home Depot
or
BLUE 18-14AWG Tyco Electronics Splice Tap Connectors Nylon 18-14 AWG, 5/Clam-CPGI-53440-7-5 at The Home Depot
Since the puddle light wires are very thin, I suspect you used the RED smaller size 20-18AWG. I don't have a wire stripper or wire gauge, so I'll bring a puddle light in to HD and measure the wire just to be sure which splice connector to buy.
Great suggestion - sure beats cutting wires and stripping and soldering them. Fast and a good, solid insulated connection.
Last edited by Stuart S; 04-15-2014 at 09:47 PM.
#51
Okay, I used similar but different (see link) Red ones I bought were listed as 18-22ga, perfect for the Jag courtesy light wires BUT!!! the freaking wires on the led are indeed too small for even the red ones. If you close the blades on the quick splice they will bite into the insulation but not enough to go through it and make a connection. So I stripped off about one inch on each of the red and black wires from the LEDs. just heated it quickly with a lighter and pinched it between my thumb nail and forefinger and pulled to remove the insulation. I then folded the exposed wire in half back onto itself, then half again. so I then have about a quarter inch of copper, 4X thick, that I then folded back alongside the insulation, so when I drove the little blade down it grabs the insulation fine (it ain't commin off) and there is plenty of copper for the connection.
Gardner Bender 22 - 18 AWG Red Tap Splice Wire Connectors (5-Pack)-15-2218 at The Home Depot
Gardner Bender 22 - 18 AWG Red Tap Splice Wire Connectors (5-Pack)-15-2218 at The Home Depot
Last edited by liquid-chris; 04-15-2014 at 10:14 PM.
#52
Here is who I used.......
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
Fast shipping.....
Cree LED....5th Generation
Great Price....
5th Gen Car Laser Projector Logo Ghost Shadow Door Step LED Light for Jaguar | eBay
Fast shipping.....
Cree LED....5th Generation
Great Price....
Confidence inspiring....at least it's only $20 but, it sucks having to open an e-bay dispute to get your money back.
#53
Just put mine in my 07. 30 minutes start to finish. Anybody with a nickel's worth of mechanical ability can do it.....go for it. Can't wait for the sun to go down. By the way, I used quick splice connectors from Home Depot, $3.50 for a pack of five (like you use to tap into the harness when adding a trailer light plug). Hardest part was getting my fat fingers through the courtesy light hole to thread on the lock ring(s). Any specific questions feel free to message me.
#54
Same guy I ordered from. It's been 10 days now and the only communication I've received is "I don't know what happened. Maybe I didn't ship it, maybe it's at the post office. I don't know".
Confidence inspiring....at least it's only $20 but, it sucks having to open an e-bay dispute to get your money back.
Confidence inspiring....at least it's only $20 but, it sucks having to open an e-bay dispute to get your money back.
If you don't get it delivered by the date that eBay states you will get a refund from eBay.
The resolution center has always worked for me. The process is so easy.
I had no problem with my order from this seller.
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#57
Yes that is what I did, pop the courtesy light, reached in and felt around. Drilled a hole about an inch in front of the courtesy light, moved the drill bit around in the hole abit as it is very tight and the threaded part of the puddle light did not fit through. The inserted the puddle light and screwed it on lightly, connected the wires, opened the door and adjusted the projection and screwed it tight.
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Gray XK (04-16-2014)
#58
Yes that is what I did, pop the courtesy light, reached in and felt around. Drilled a hole about an inch in front of the courtesy light, moved the drill bit around in the hole abit as it is very tight and the threaded part of the puddle light did not fit through. The inserted the puddle light and screwed it on lightly, connected the wires, opened the door and adjusted the projection and screwed it tight.
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Same guy I ordered from. It's been 10 days now and the only communication I've received is "I don't know what happened. Maybe I didn't ship it, maybe it's at the post office. I don't know".
Confidence inspiring....at least it's only $20 but, it sucks having to open an e-bay dispute to get your money back.
Confidence inspiring....at least it's only $20 but, it sucks having to open an e-bay dispute to get your money back.
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Gray XK (04-16-2014)
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