XK8 Noob in the dark
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03-17-2010, 06:57 AM
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XK8 Noob in the dark
After a couple of drinks on a Friday lunchtime and a wayward ebay bid I now find myself the owner of a '97 XK8 in reasonable nick - bit of a change from the Renault Espace.
According to the documentation it's on its third engine and second gearbox but apart from costing a few quid to get some suspension work done, and sort out a rash of traction control errors, all appears to be well.
Next on the list is to sort out the panel/instrument/warning lights as half of them are out - I guess it would make sense to do the lot while I'm at it so is there a list of part numbers, or third party equivalents, so I can get a stock in before starting?
Thanks
According to the documentation it's on its third engine and second gearbox but apart from costing a few quid to get some suspension work done, and sort out a rash of traction control errors, all appears to be well.
Next on the list is to sort out the panel/instrument/warning lights as half of them are out - I guess it would make sense to do the lot while I'm at it so is there a list of part numbers, or third party equivalents, so I can get a stock in before starting?
Thanks
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03-17-2010, 03:42 PM
Here is a link and information someone posted on one of the forums with a similar problem.
Good luck
http://www.autolumination.com/74.htm
Scroll down about 1/3 of the page and look for "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high"
They have them in several colors, including blue which is what Jag used. These appear to be a perfect match for the bulbs and bases used in the door switches, the trip computer selector switch and possibly the console control switch illumination. They also have the same base in LED bulbs - which would be great for longevity I would think. Lord knows I never want to take that damn dash apart ever again.
Scroll down about 1/3 of the page and look for "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high"
They have them in several colors, including blue which is what Jag used. These appear to be a perfect match for the bulbs and bases used in the door switches, the trip computer selector switch and possibly the console control switch illumination. They also have the same base in LED bulbs - which would be great for longevity I would think. Lord knows I never want to take that damn dash apart ever again.
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