hazard warning light

[HG_S-type]

Hi,

I never notice this before. But after the fuel problem (see my previous topic) I was looking at my hazard warning light switch.
But I couldn't find it
Does someone knows why there isn't a hazard warning light in my S-type 3.4 (1968)?

Thanks,

Harrie

[John Quilter]

My November 1964 build (1965 model year) S Type never had one. I think they were not fitted until a later period, perhaps to comply with USA regulations.

[NigelW]

If you want to fit a hazard warning system have a look at Bet5er Lighting and this web page https://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/ind ... ductId=573
I have used them for all my LED bulb replacements and for a hazard circuit.

[David Reilly]

In order to comply with new laws in the state of New York, USA all Jaguars exported to the USA after September l, 1965 were fitted with a traffic hazard warning device as standard equipment. (see Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 12)
The original 25 ampere in-line fuse (14 amperes S.A.E. rating) was increased to 35 amperes (20 amperes S.A.E. rating) in March 1967.
Also, in early in 1967, left hand drive ‘S’-types (3.4 litre chassis numbers 1B26207 and 3.8 liter chassis numbers1B80261, and onwards) were fitted with a cover around the Hazard Warning Control Panel.

[cass3958]

My December 1967 UK 3.4 S Type did not come as far as I know with factory fitted hazard lights but the previous owner who bought the car new in February 1968 had fitted an after market hazard light affair. It was a bodge of wires and a pull switch under the steering wheel which attached to the indicator signal lights fuses behind the dash but was quickly removed by me during the rebuild. I still have the pull switch in a box in the attic if this proves to be a factory fitment but I doubt it.

[Corbs]

G'Day All,
Just found your Forum whilst searching for a Tecalemit logo to make a new Instruction Sheet for the grease gun in my tool kit - wish I'd looked before I started the exercise, & many thanks to Tom Hoffman & his son for the pdf - perfect.
On the subject of hazard lights, I've had the following item in my Ebay list for some months, debating whether to purchase, or make up a kit myself. [ebay listing attached]
Biggest issue stopping me is finding somewhere unobtrusive to fit the unit.
Cheers
Corbs

[cass3958]

First let me stress that I am not an Auto electrician and anything I say is opinion and would have to be checked and installed by a competent auto electrician.

One of the reasons I removed the after market hazard lights from my car was because of the ugly switch and secondly because of the position of the switch tucked under the dash by my right knee. The position of the hazard switch and getting one that is in keeping with the age of the car would be important to me. Some of you on here have seen my Choke switch which I added to the dash (photo attached) made from a second rear window heater switch. With the correct escutcheon behind the switch it could be made for use as a hazard light switch as well.
As I said I am not an Auto electrician but if I was to fit an after market hazard system then I would after fitting the stock switch I would then run an override possibly through a relay to an extra rear windscreen heater switch on the dash. This way you would have the Hazards but the on off switch would be in keeping with the age of the car plus using a switch that is smart and stylish with an escutcheon behind stating "Hazards" rather than "Choke" or "rear window". Even has its own warning light. I think it would fit in quite nicely. That said I don't need or want hazard lights.

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[David Reilly]

Looks really nice, and period, Cass.
In 56 years I have never used the Hazard Lights on my 'S'
Cheers,
David

[cass3958]

I agree David which is one reason why I do not think I would fit them as I am unlikely to use them. Having said that there is always that one day when you need them and you have not got them.