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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
JTB00280NAS3
12 AUG 2014
© Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians with the knowledge, tools,
and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some
vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-ityourselfers'. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized
Jaguar service facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.

This reissue replaces all previous versions. Please destroy all previous versions. Only refer to the
electronic version of this Technical Bulletin in TOPIx.
Changes are highlighted in gray

SECTION: 501-12

Front Overhead Console Lights Turn On / Off Unexpectedly
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XF (X250)
Model Year:
VIN:

2009-2013
R00019-U08775

MARKETS:
NAS

CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: The front overhead console lights may turn on / off unexpectedly.
Cause: This may be caused by electrical inputs from the vehicle system.
Action: Should a customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.

PARTS:
C2D38636

Service kit - Carbon contact pad

Quantity: 1

TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools.

WARRANTY:
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change;
those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair
time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part
number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION

SRO

TIME (HOURS)

CONDITION CODE

CAUSAL PART

Carbon contact pad service kit - Install

10.10.99

0.2

42

C2Z12623

NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION:

WARNING: Prior to touching the printed circuit board, make sure your hands are clean and your body
is 'grounded out' by touching a steel work bench.

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NOTE: The printed circuit board must not be replaced.

1. Remove the front overhead console lamp assembly (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 501-12).
Follow steps 1-2 only.

2.

NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused
when disconnecting the electrical
connectors.
Disconnect the two electrical connectors.

3.

NOTE: Items removed for clarity.
Move aside the black plastic cover.

4.

NOTE: Make sure no damage is caused
when releasing the printed circuit board.
Release the main circuit board.

5.

NOTE: Make sure all the grease is

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removed from the electrical connectors.
Use the wipe supplied in the kit to make sure all
the grease is removed from the electrical
connectors.

6.

CAUTION: Do not to damage or split the
rubber sleeves.

NOTE: Install all three sleeves from the
top.
Install the three rubber sleeves to the electrical
connectors.
The rubber sleeves must be approximately 2-

3mm from the bottom of the electrical
connector.

7.

NOTE: Do not damage the printed circuit
board.

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

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Install the printed circuit board.

8. Install the black plastic cover.

9.

NOTE: Do not damage the electrical
connectors.
Connect the two electrical connectors.

10. Install the front overhead console lamp assembly (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 501-12).
Follow steps 2-1 only.

11. Check the front overhead console lamp operation.

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