Daytime running lights

I followed doug's instructions and have installed the daytime running lights. The harness was about $150 from the dealer in Richmond and the three relays were about $80 all together. As Doug said, it took about 5 minutes (I took my time). Thanks Doug. Now, to get the drains cleaned for the air conditioning.

Cheers

Don McMillan
1995 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

You rlocal Jaguar dealer can supply the parts, they are still available, or you could get them through one of the parts suppliers - I often deal with Coventry West.

With the car safely elevated you should be able to see a drain on either side of the tranmission hump, just aft of where the engine and trans come together. With some stiff-ish wire you can clear the drains. Keep clear or you'll end up with a face full of brackish water.

You might have to do this a couple times over he next few months, as accumulated crud in the bottom of the evaporator case may migrate into the drains, clogging them all over again

You can also access the drains from inside the car. if you remove the "cheek panels" at the forward end of the console you'll be able to see the drains at the bottom of the case and disconnect and clear them from topside. Just make sure to have some way to deal with all the water that comes out.

Cheers
Doug Dwyer
Longview Washington USA
1995 XJR

Don McMillan
1995 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Doug

Thanks so much for the information. Can you tell me the best place to find the parts you listed above?

The water in the car is definately water, not coolant. There is a bit of a musty smell when the air conditioner is turned off. Usually, when a car is stopped after running with the air, some water drains onto the ground, not so with my car. I suspect there is a drain and it may be plugged. The dampers in the heater make a loud noise as they open and close as well, so it looks like I will need to open the dash up and inspect the heater vent controls. YIKES! Love the car. It's a beauty. Don McMillan
1995 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Doug

Thanks so much for the information. Can you tell me the best place to find the parts you listed above?

The water in the car is definately water, not coolant. There is a bit of a musty smell when the air conditioner is turned off. Usually, when a car is stopped after running with the air, some water drains onto the ground, not so with my car. I suspect there is a drain and it may be plugged. The dampers in the heater make a loud noise as they open and close as well, so it looks like I will need to open the dash up and inspect the heater vent controls. YIKES! Love the car. It's a beauty. Don McMillan
1995 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Don,

I just went through this with my 1995 XJS V12, it could not be easier. There is no programming involved in getting the daytime running lamps working - you just need a few parts from your local dealer:

2 x DAC-7687 Relay
1 x DAC-7686 Relay
1 x LHC-3450AA Wiring Harness

All the cars left the factory prewired for daytime running lamps, but the USA bound cars were shipped wtihout these final few bits. In the engine bat, along the top of the inner left wing, you will find wiring ends to plug the new harness into, and a bracket just waiting for the relays. If you go really slow, it's a five minute job to install.

As for the water in the cabin, how do you know it is the heater? Are you getting coolant on your feet or just water? Use your nose, the smell of glycol coolant is unmistakeable, and report back.

Do you have all the other things ready regarding the inportation? It's a dead easy process if you know what to do and who to contact.

Good luck,

Doug Ingram
Victoria BC Canada