XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2001)
Combination Switch: Service and Repair
The left hand column switch controls the following functions:
Direction Indicators.
The direction indicators operate when the ignition switch is in position 'II'
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To indicate for a right or left turn, move the column switch stalk up or down respectively, until the switch latches in position.
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An audible ticking and a flashing green warning lamp on the instrument cluster indicates that the direction indicators are operating.
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So Upon completion of the turn, the switch automatically returns to the center position and the indicators cancel.
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If an indicator bulb fails, the warning lamp and ticking operate at twice the normal rate.
Sidelamps and Dipped Headlamps.
These are controlled by a rotary collar on the switch stalk as follows:
Off Position.
With the rotary collar in the 'OFF' position:
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All exterior lamps are switched 'OFF'.
Sidelamps Position.
With the rotary collar in the sidelamps position:
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The front sidelamps, tail, license plate and any other lamps required by local legislation are switched 'ON'.
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The sidelamps tell-tale lamp will be 'ON'.
Headlamps Position.
With the rotary collar in the headlamps position:
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The headlamps are switched 'ON' (with the ignition switch in position 'II') in addition to the lamps switched on in the sidelamps position.
NOTE: If the ignition is switched to position 'O' with the rotary collar in the Headlamps 'ON' position:
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The sidelamps, tail and license plate lamps will stay on, but the headlamps will switch 'OFF'.