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yep again 1997 XK8 coupe 3rd Brake Light

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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 02:52 PM
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Default yep again 1997 XK8 coupe 3rd Brake Light

Yes, my light works, but the housing is crap. I have looked everywhere for one, so I guess it is time to find someone who might have a big enough 3D printer to make them. I was going to do mine till I realized that it was just too big. So, is there anyone out there who could recommend a US-based 3D part-making company? I have made many parts, but this one is just too large.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 03:03 PM
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"but the housing is crap..."

Crap how ? Broken, cracked ? Housing chrome going bad ?

 
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 03:17 PM
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Default 3rd Brake light

Originally Posted by Hell-Cat
"but the housing is crap..."

Crap how ? Broken, cracked ? Housing chrome going bad ?
it is cracked and beyond repair. Light works fine. Again this is for a coupe. My bad this is for the third brake light
 

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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 05:49 PM
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I was so disappointed when I went looking at the 97 coupe in the junkyard for your part and it was really the only thing that had been removed from the car.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 01:24 AM
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Would have been so much better if you had specified the light with a problem in the title ...egit
 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pistnbroke
Would have been so much better if you had specified the light with a problem in the title ...egit
I agree and wanted to edit it but hit send to quick
 
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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 06:54 AM
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I too have a 97 xk8 coupe, and my third brake light works fine, but plastic housing is junk and broken. I have after market subwoofer/amp/box in trunk and I had to fold up and stuff cardboard between housing and rear shelf to keep light from vibrating out. Can’t find a housing for the life of me, even a different color I could paint black to match, no luck. Lmk if you find someone to 3d print one or reproduce one, I’m in need!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2026 | 04:17 AM
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Check this link out. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-coupe-278294/
 
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