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Original Lucas power aerial / antenna control relay, part number 33388A, marked 8DA 2692, suitable for selected classic Jaguar XJ and XJS models.
The Lucas 33388A 8DA is a 5-pin 12V power antenna control relay. It controls the electric aerial motor, providing the switching required to extend and retract the power antenna when the radio is operated. Jaguar owners’ wiring references confirm the 33388A as the power aerial control relay and document its five-terminal arrangement.
Key Features
* Original Lucas component
* Lucas Part Number: 33388A
* Type: 8DA
* Identification / Date Code: 2692
* 12V
* 5-pin electrical connection
* Power aerial / antenna motor control relay
* Original period-correct Jaguar electrical component
Fits Selected
* Jaguar XJ Series 1
* Jaguar XJ Series 2
* Jaguar XJ Series 3
* Jaguar XJ6
* Jaguar XJ12
* Jaguar XJS / XJ-S
The Lucas 33388A is documented on Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 and XJS applications, including XJS and Series III XJ6 vehicles.
Function
The relay receives the radio’s aerial-control signal and switches power to the electric aerial motor, controlling the up and down movement of the telescopic antenna. Wiring references show connections for permanent power, earth, radio trigger and the two aerial-motor directions.
Common Symptoms of Failure
* Electric aerial does not extend
* Aerial does not retract
* Antenna remains permanently raised
* Aerial motor operates intermittently
* No power reaching the aerial motor
* Relay clicks but aerial does not operate
Condition
* Genuine used original Lucas part
* Fully tested and in good working condition
* Electrical terminals intact unless otherwise stated
* May show cosmetic marks, fading and age-related wear
Part Numbers / Markings
* Lucas 33388A
* 8DA
* 2692
* 12V
Please Note
Please compare Lucas 33388A, the 8DA marking, 5-pin terminal arrangement and photographs with your existing relay before purchasing. The additional four-digit marking can vary between otherwise similar 33388A relays; examples with other four-digit codes are documented on Jaguar applications.
Type: Relay
Brand: Lucas
Product Type: Relay
Product: Control Unit
MPN: Lucas 33388A