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Old 04-26-2018, 02:26 PM
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Default 97 XK8 Tail light problems

The parking light and braking light are out on my left tail light. Getting the "Bulb Fail" message when I brake. Looks like the copper around the bulb housing might be damage. I cleaned it with a sandpaper and it did not help. Any suggestions? Worst case scenario = I found an 01 tail light. How hard these to mount on a 97? Besides cutting into the back end will I need to splice wires or is it plug and play?
 
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Default Try adding a separate ground wire

You could try adding a separate ground to the lamp assembly. Good idea anyway as the original on the connector isn't up to the job. This thread started by hacker-pschorr will show you what to do:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...83/#post189210
 
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Originally Posted by michaelh
You could try adding a separate ground to the lamp assembly. Good idea anyway as the original on the connector isn't up to the job. This thread started by hacker-pschorr will show you what to do:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...83/#post189210


I will try this! Thanks for the quick response!
 
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