I have a coupe and the mounting bracket for my roof console broke at some point. My roof console is hanging from the front bit. According to SNG Baratt's catalogue, this is my part #: HJA2068AC.

However, I can't for the life of me find any place that sells it or has any in stock. Most sites claim the part is either on backorder, or discontinued, with no mention of it being superseded by another part.

Was it superseded by another part? Is there a solution or do I have to keep driving with the roof console resting on the rearview mirror?

 

Since there weren't many coupes imported in the US it will be hard to find a used one. Maybe some of our English or Continental members would check with local breakers for the part. But I expect it's plastic and too fragile to survive removal.



I wonder if the convertible bracket could be used as a starting point to fabricate one?

 

Jaguar stops supporting their automobiles after 10 years; you'll probably have to find one from a car being parted out. Email Jim Shaub, a fellow forum member, at shop@soughtout1.net and see if he has one available from the XK8's he is parting out. Good guy, good prices....

 

According to Jaguar classic parts it is no longer available. But is is common to the convertibles so you should not have a problem finding a used one eventually.

https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/part/HJA2068AC

 

Is this the bracket that the roof console light and break sensor fits to?

Ask as there's a UK ebay seller that has 14 used consoles for sale, if they've so many it may be worthwhile asking them if they can source the bracket it fits to?

 

The convertible bracket is #3 in the illustration, not the same.

 

 

 

I believe the convertible bracket will fit the mounting holes in the coupe. I think they are around $10, so why not get one as I suggested in post #2 and see if you can use it as a starting point?

 

I've always had good luck finding Parts through Jagbits.com.....If you don't see it call them as they have access to several sources...

Billy Clyde in Houston

 

 

 

If I recall - I thought Jaguar Heritage Trust/Jaguar Calssic Parts was now going to carry parts for our XK8/R's. You could always contact them although probably a steep price

 

 

Mr.Puerto Rico,
Sometimes you just have to pay the price! What happens if you don't?
Think about it...…
Billy Clyde

 

 

I did end up buying it and they had trouble with my billing address. Haha! I double checked with the bank and it was correct. So their IT department did some super secret hacking stuff and forced the system to accept my billing address. I did save about $6.50 thanks to the jaguarforums discount code.

Now I need to learn how to use CAD so that no one else has to go on wild goose chase with this part.

 

Take photos as you put it together so all can see what you've done!
Those old Boys can do wonders for you as they have several outlets beside JagBits…..They've even got one in Kalamazoo!!

Billy Clyde

 

Alright, will do. They still haven't sent me tracking information, so I imagine they haven't shipped it yet.