Jaguar XF (X250) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # JTB00280 Date: 121212

Jaguar XF (X250) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # JTB00280 Date: 121212

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Lighting - Erratic Front Overhead Console Lamp Operation

JTB00280NAS1

12-DEC-12

SECTION: 501-12

Front Overhead Console Lamps do not Operate as Expected

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

XF (X250) VIN: R00019-S34279

Model Year: 2009-2012

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The front overhead console lamps may not operate as expected.

Cause:

This may be caused by issues within the printed circuit board (PCB) in the lamp assembly.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.

PARTS

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual / Repair Procedure for any required special tools

WARRANTY

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-12 (steps 1 and 2 only) and remove the front overhead console lamp assembly.

2. WARNING: The pink bubble wrap that is used for packaging may be used as a work mat.

NOTE:

Make sure no damage is caused when removing the electrical connectors.

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Disconnect the two electrical connectors.

3. NOTE: Some items removed for clarity.

Move aside the black plastic cover.

4. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when un-clipping the small printed circuit boards.

Using a suitable tool, un-clip the three small printed circuit boards.

5. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when un-clipping the electrical connector.

Using a suitable tool un-clip the electrical connector.

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^ Release the two securing clips.

6. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when removing the printed circuit board.

Remove the main circuit board.

7. NOTE: Make sure all the grease is removed from the electrical connectors.

Using a suitable clean cloth remove the grease on the three electrical connectors.

^ Using the wipe supplied in the kit make sure all the grease is removed from the electrical connectors.

8. CAUTION: When installing the rubber sleeves it is important not to damage or split them.

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NOTE:

Install all three sleeves from the top.

Install the three rubber sleeves to the electrical connectors.

^ The rubber sleeves must be approximately 2-3 mm from the bottom of the electrical connector.

9. CAUTION: Prior to touching the new printed circuit boards it is advised that your hands are clean and you have earthed your body out by

touching the steel work bench.

Change over the three interior light bulbs from the old printed circuit board to the new printed circuit board.

10. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when installing the ne printed circuit board.

NOTE:

Locate the printed circuit boards into the four locating fixings before clipping the printed circuit board into position.

Install the new printed circuit board.

11. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when installing the three small printed circuit boards.

Install the three small printed circuit boards.

12. NOTE: Make sure the electrical ribbon is square in the connector, before it is fully engaged.

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NOTE:

Make sure no damage is caused when installing the electrical connectors.

Connect the electrical connector.

^ Push in the two securing clips.

13. Install the black plastic cover.

14. NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused when installing the electrical connectors.

Connect the two electrical connectors.

15. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-12 (steps 2 and 1 only) and install the front overhead console lamp assembly.

16. Verify front overhead console lamp operation.