You will find a complete listing under the engine bay hood on the RHS by the wheel arch. There is a long black lid were you can keep small tools etc. just lift that lid and you will find the location of all the fuses listed there.. Since the 1997 has multiple fuse boxes it will indicated which box it is located in and which fuse and amps
The B.O.O. switch or Brake On/Off switch is located at the top of the brake pedal assemble.
Jaguar use low current wiring in their looms. The lights are switched via relays at the back of the car. Behind the boot (trunk) trim on the passenger side is a relay box. The brake light relay will be faulty or the relay base will have a short circuit across it.
Check the brake light switch adjustment.
The brake light switch is located on a bracket behind the brake pedal support.
Blue and it is located in the trunk, by passenger side rear light cluster. Gerry Olivieri
The brake light switch can be found below the dashboard on the drivers side of the passenger compartment. The brake light switch simply plugs in and out.
The brakes?
Probably the brake light switch is bad. The brake light switch is what sends the unlock signal when you step on the brake to move the gear selector.
It is located near the top of the brake pedal.
The brake light bulb on a Jaguar X-Type is replaced by opening the trunk and unscrewing the rear cover. The wiring harness can then be disconnected, the bulb removed, and a new bulb put in its place.
The 1997 Pontiac brake light fuse is located in the fuse box. The brake light fuse will be labeled as the tail light fuse.
The 1991 Volvo brake light relay switch is located beneath the drivers side dashboard. The brake light relay switch will be above the brake pedal.