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Module Communications Network - Communications Network
Description and Operation
Fuse Boxes and Relays (LH Steering)
Parts List
There are six fuse box assemblies per vehicle, five of which have conventional, replaceable fuses. The High Power Protection
Module does not have conventional fuses, it comprises three 250 Amp fusible links to protect the starting circuit (two
connected in parallel) and the battery positive supply to the other fuse boxes.
Wiring Harnesses
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Engine and Transmission Cont rol Module Compartment Relays (RH Steering opposite)
2—Front Firewall Relays
3—Front Seat Relays - Right Hand Side
4—Heelboard - Right Hand Side
5—High Power Protection Module
6—Trunk Fuse Box
7—Heelboard - Left Hand Side
8—Front Seat Relays - Left Hand Side
9—Engine Management Fuse Box
10—Engine Compartment Fuse Box
11—Engine Compartment Front Relays
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Location of J1962 socket
The J1962 socket is located at the driver side inboard footwell.
Fuse Box Details
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
2—Power Steering Link
3—Engine
4—Front Axle
5—Engine Management
6—Console
7—Seat
8—Cabin
9—Rear Electric Seat Link (optional)
10—Trunk
11—Rear Axle
12—ICE
13—Fascia
14—Forward
Fuse NoRating (amps)Circuit
110Transmission control module.
25Screen heaters relay, alternator regulator.
310Security sounder, headlamp levelling, ignition coils +Ve, fog lamp switches.
45ABS control module.
510Adaptive damping, starter relay coil, engine management control module and relays.
610Right-hand low beam headlamp.
730Power wash pump.
810Left-hand low beam headlamp.
910Security sounder.
10-Not used.
1110Right-hand horn.
1230Radiator cooling fans series/right-hand fast.
1310Left-hand horn
1430Cooling fans left-hand fast.
1510Air conditioning coolant pump.
1630ABS pump control.
1715Front fog lamps.
1830ABS pump motor.
1910Right-hand high beam headlamp.
20-Not used.
2110Left-hand high beam headlamp.
2230Wiper motor.
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Relay Details
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Relays
No(amps)Circuit
110Security and locking control module (Reversing lamps, rear fog lamps, stop lamps, electrochromic
mirror).
25Fuel filler flap.
310F16 left-hand heelboard (where fitted).
45Diagnostic connector.
55Right-hand and left-han d seat timer (rear).
6-Not used.
720Fuel pump.
810High mounted stop lamp, caravan/trailer stop lamps
910Antenna motor.
1010Security and locking control module (trunk release, caravan/trailer direction indicators, fuel filler
flap relay).
1110Accessory sockets.
1215In-car entertainment power amplifier.
13-Not used.
14-Not used.
1520Fuel pump (supercharger, where fitted).
1620Caravan/trailer connector.
1725Heated rear screen.
1820Rear seat movement.
195Right-hand side lamps, left-h and and right-hand number pl ate lights, caravan/trailer.
2020Rear seat movement.
215Left-hand side lamps, left-hand and right-hand sidemarker lights, caravan/trailer.
2220Rear seat heaters.
Relay NoColorCircuit
1BrownAir conditioning coolant pump
2BrownFront fog lamps
3BrownHeadlamps - high beam
4BrownHeadlamps - power wash pump (where fitted)
5BrownHeadlamps - low beam
6BrownHorns
7BrownIgnition +
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Front Firewall Relays
Heelboard Fuse Box Relays - Right hand side
* not illustrated
Heelboard Fuse Box Relays - Left hand side
Relay NoColorCircuit
1BlackWindshield RH heater (where fitted)
2BlackWindshield LH heater (where fitted)
Relay NoColorCircuit
1BlueDoor mirror heater
2BlueAir conditioning RH blower
3BlueLeft rear seat lumbar deflate (where fitted) *
4BrownAuxiliary +
5BlueAir conditioning LH blower
Relay NoColorCircuit
1BrownIgnition +
2VioletDoor mirror fold flat (where fitted)
3VioletAir conditioning isolate
4VioletDoor locks
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located behind the trunk lid badge.
Occupant Restraints
Inertia reel seat belts with electronically controlled pre-tensioners are installed at the front seats. Supplementary occupant
restraint is provided for driver and front seat passenger by front airbags, and side air bags installed in the outer wing of
each front seat. Standard inertia reel type belts are fitted to all three rear seat positions. The front seat belts are provide d
with height adjuster units which are attached one to each of the 'B' posts. Where emergency locking retractor/automatic
locking retractor seat belts are provided, the belts have two operating modes.The inertia reel mode with emergency locking
retractor is for adult passenge r use only and operates to allow the occupant some freedom of tors o movement under normal
travel conditions.. The static reel mode which prevents belt payout and must be used when a ch ild seat is installed, is
activated by fully extending the belt to engage the ratchet me chanism,.then releasing the belt. Operation of the ratchet will
then be felt and the belt w ill become locked in that position. To revert to in ertia reel (adult passenger) mode, pay the belt
back into the reel to th e fully retracted position.
Body Structure
The XJ8 sedan body is produced in monocoque standard and lo ng wheelbase form. 70% of the body panels are zinc coated
to achieve optimum corrosion protection and a further 8% are constructed in high st rength steels to provide high torsional
strength and passenger impact protection.
Doors
Each front and rear door consists of a we lded, mild steel inner frame and an outer panel. The outer panel is welded to the
waist rail and cheater of the inner frame, then bonded and clinched to fo rm the door assembly. Cosmetic PVC bead is
applied to all clinch joints
Hood
The hood consists of one piece inner an d outer panels clinched and bonded toge ther, with cosmetic bead PVC sealant
applied to all clinch joints. The hood pivo ts at the front on two hinges each secured by bolts to the hood front underside and
the BIW front upper crossmember. Two gas struts secured to the hood by pi vot pins and snap-on couplings, support the
hood in the open position.
Trunk
The trunk lid is of similar construction to the hood, consisting of inner and outer panels clinched and bonded together and
PVC bead sealed. The trunk accommodates the spare wheel, the battery, an electrical carrier containing electrical fuses,
relays and modules and where premium ICE is fitted, a compac t disc auto-changer mounted on body bracketry. Carpet
covered trims line the trunk sides and front inner panel and a po lyurethane rear finisher is secured to the rear panel by
spring clips and fir tree fasteners.
B and C Post Reinforcement