06-22-2015, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1333, Smeding 427
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Having owned 3 Range Rovers and a Jaguar that the manufacturer bought back from me after having it for a mere 6 days (which led me to a Cobra, worth noting), I'm not sure that Jaguar-Land Rover got the religion you highlight. Better yes but definitely not as good as their class peers... electrical issues dominate the problems I have with this brand.
I currently have 2 electrical issues with my BDR Cobra: the turn signals blow the fuse as do the gauge lights. I'm still troubleshooting and here is what I have found:
- the wiring itself is pretty basic as you would imagine with no accessories and onboard computers to power. Basically it's engine management and lighting.
- the Backdraft harness is easy to work with because it runs along the chassis.
- the owner documentation is out of date so you can't rely on it for wire colors, etc.
- the one persistent quality issue I am finding is that the connectors often have connection issues with the wiring that can cause shorting. I had to replace the headlight connectors after one shorted, and have found 2 of the four turn signal connectors with loose wires.
To end on a positive note, the wiring is logically laid out and easy to follow even without a good schematic.
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Originally Posted by krswen
The reason I'm leery of wiring .... I've had a TR3, two E-types and now the Panther with British wiring. You know, those mickey-mouse bullet connectors, unreliable relays, switches, etc. And an Alfa and three Ferraris .... Italian electrics being the second worst on the planet. After Ford owned Jaguar they got "quality religion" and are better. But I prefer to do my own wiring to modern standards. The curse of being a retired automotive engineer I guess.
Ken
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