Very much appreciated! Not a petrolhead at all, but have previously only changed a rear bulb on my XK.....now after your video, feel confident enough to replace the front bulbs :) A reminder of the make and model of each of those bulbs for the front lights would be really useful! Many many Thanks!
Brilliant Paul, thanks mate, after I clean the lights I'll replace the bulbs as well all in one go... really liking the updates and it's an inspiration to follow somebody who knows what they are doing. Like I said previously, I bought mine as a hobby and you keep me going with it, great work...
Amazing video Paul. Clear and patient practical step by step advice and guidance. Top job. Enabled me to complete a job I had not been looking forward to with relative ease and confidence.
I have had a 2011 XK 5.0 for the past 8 years. I had a rear tail lamp go out, and the newer cars have sealed led lights on the rear... cost $350 for a light from a wrecking yard. The only problem I have right now is a drooping headliner. The cars are pretty easy to work on, have classic looks and are great to drive... i just worry about getting parts down the road.
Excellent step by step procedure and I like how you clearly show how to release the electrical connections and headlight washer hose. Those proprietary clips can be a real puzzle and easily damaged if not released correctly. Is there an electric fan in the air injection pump?
Hi Paul never taken my xk out in the rain since ownership until today due to unforeseen circumstances 🤦🏼♂️ Pixxed it down after heatwave , And guess what after 100 yards ? Yep engine warning light came on 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ well Sods Law 😂
Once again, great video Paul! With just 40k on my 2007 XK the bulbs and lenses should be good for a bit more time. However I was wondering if there is any way to adjust the headlight beam. Mine is left hand drive and it seems the left headlight beam is tipped low, possibly to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. This of course is eliminated when high beams are on. When in low beam it seems to create a dangerous dark spot for the driver. The right side beam points higher up toward the curb line. If there is no adjustment I’m thinking it may be built into the headlight design? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jay
Good evening again mate! quick question for you, I'm trying to decide what colour leds to order for the side marker and side lamp but I don't understand the differences. In my current car the side markers are activated manually by setting the lights to dipped after the ignition is off. They are just used to make the car visible in the dark. But are the side lamps (4 in the manual) like day running lights? (I can't check myself as I'm only doing a parts list for the future)
UK XK X150 use a orange side marker in the front outside area of the headlamp to comply with lighting regulations for the headlamp design, along with a white side light towards the inside of the headlamp. Some owners have replaced all four with white LED. I prefer the original spec.
@@life_on_cars So is the inner one only on during side marker mode? I don't understand why there is two bulbs per headlight. Is the inner side lamp just used purely as additional lighting when the headlights are on? Sorry for being simple
Is it possible to just exchange the plastic cover of the headlight? I just bought a "new to me" right headlight which looks fantastic but came at a wopping price of $1500 vs $3200 new! My drivers side is still hanging in there but those prices are absolutely ridiculous and I just want a headlight that is free from oxidation.
@combiuk make sure air filters are clean and none of the brakes are binding. Also tyre pressure. Is yours XKR? If so will be a bit more thirsty than mine.
Hello . I would start off by checking the earth connection under the drivers side (off side) right side front wheel arch . I don't have a video on the earth connection but will be uploading one soon.
Follow up question you have the orange side light, on the outwards facing side of each unit as well as the white light on the inner side. I assume the outwards facing is always on? or is it only switched on when the lights are in parked mode with the ? And is the inner white light used to illuminate turns? I'm thinking of converting both to white leds, thoughts? thanks again! I Know you had the blub types at the start of the video can you confirm where they are in the light? Thank you again :D
Also, I can't find anywhere showing how to change the foglights, are they accessed through the wheel lining? - Looking at your air filter video they appear to be the 90 degree style connector. And the rear foglights look like an inclosed led unit
Please subscribe for the "rear lights video " coming soon 😊
As someone who will be looking at a 4.2 XK this is great stuff. Thank you so much!
Glad you like it!
Very much appreciated! Not a petrolhead at all, but have previously only changed a rear bulb on my XK.....now after your video, feel confident enough to replace the front bulbs :) A reminder of the make and model of each of those bulbs for the front lights would be really useful! Many many Thanks!
Thank you
Osr Xenarc Nightbreaker are possibly the best HID replacement bulbs you can get 👍
Sorry OSRAM
Brilliant Paul, thanks mate, after I clean the lights I'll replace the bulbs as well all in one go... really liking the updates and it's an inspiration to follow somebody who knows what they are doing. Like I said previously, I bought mine as a hobby and you keep me going with it, great work...
Excellent Paul thank you, very thorough and as always I enjoyed it 👍 another job I won’t be getting the garage to do.
Yet another great video Paul. Really appreciate sharing the knowledge. Now I won’t be bamboozled when one of my bulbs goes
Nice one Paul ! At least we can rest assured we don’t have to go running to the main dealer to do this like years ago !
Thanks for all the effort with the videos. Appreciated. Don't even own a jag. Always enjoy it.
Thanks for all your time preparing the videos Paul
Amazing video Paul. Clear and patient practical step by step advice and guidance. Top job. Enabled me to complete a job I had not been looking forward to with relative ease and confidence.
Glad it helped 👍
Doing mine this weekend thanks for info fancy doing a thermostat mine needing done 😅😅
Great job..... thank you 👍
Thank you too!
Thank you Paul! Great video and very helpful
Enjoy watching all your videos
Invaluable information Paul 👍
Merci Paul très bien expliqué bonne vidéo serge ( Paris )
Merci beaucoup mon ami 😊
I have had a 2011 XK 5.0 for the past 8 years. I had a rear tail lamp go out, and the newer cars have sealed led lights on the rear... cost $350 for a light from a wrecking yard. The only problem I have right now is a drooping headliner. The cars are pretty easy to work on, have classic looks and are great to drive... i just worry about getting parts down the road.
Those LED are a pain when they fail .
Very informative, thanks for the video.
Excellent step by step procedure and I like how you clearly show how to release the electrical connections and headlight washer hose. Those proprietary clips can be a real puzzle and easily damaged if not released correctly. Is there an electric fan in the air injection pump?
Yes Electric Fan
Thanks... another great information video
Great work paul very helpful m8
Hi Paul never taken my xk out in the rain since ownership until today due to unforeseen circumstances 🤦🏼♂️ Pixxed it down after heatwave , And guess what after 100 yards ? Yep engine warning light came on 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ well Sods Law 😂
Hopefully it will clear itself 🤞
@@life_on_cars it cleared itself 🤷🏼♂️
Great video thanks
Here in the states I get 24 and 32 mpg with 93 octane 0% ethanol. When using up to 10% ethanol mpg drops to about 20 and 28. 😮
10 minute video 35 minutes long. Well done.
Thanks 😊
Once again, great video Paul!
With just 40k on my 2007 XK the bulbs and lenses should be good for a bit more time. However I was wondering if there is any way to adjust the headlight beam. Mine is left hand drive and it seems the left headlight beam is tipped low, possibly to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. This of course is eliminated when high beams are on. When in low beam it seems to create a dangerous dark spot for the driver. The right side beam points higher up toward the curb line. If there is no adjustment I’m thinking it may be built into the headlight design? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
Yes there is adjustment I'll check for you
Good evening again mate! quick question for you, I'm trying to decide what colour leds to order for the side marker and side lamp but I don't understand the differences. In my current car the side markers are activated manually by setting the lights to dipped after the ignition is off. They are just used to make the car visible in the dark. But are the side lamps (4 in the manual) like day running lights? (I can't check myself as I'm only doing a parts list for the future)
UK XK X150 use a orange side marker in the front outside area of the headlamp to comply with lighting regulations for the headlamp design, along with a white side light towards the inside of the headlamp. Some owners have replaced all four with white LED. I prefer the original spec.
@@life_on_cars So is the inner one only on during side marker mode? I don't understand why there is two bulbs per headlight. Is the inner side lamp just used purely as additional lighting when the headlights are on? Sorry for being simple
Is it possible to just exchange the plastic cover of the headlight? I just bought a "new to me" right headlight which looks fantastic but came at a wopping price of $1500 vs $3200 new! My drivers side is still hanging in there but those prices are absolutely ridiculous and I just want a headlight that is free from oxidation.
Yes it's possible however would need a lot of patience and a heat gun. Not sure where you would find a lens to replace it with.
Do you know how to change the rear spoiler brake light bulb?
I believe these are LED and can't be replaced unfortunately.
How I go about getting Jaguar caliper covers
I wouldn't recommend those. I've painted mine.
The clips for the headlight washers just push down and slide off. It literally says this in the handbook. No need to take off the clip
Thanks buddy good to know for next time 👍
was there need to disconect the battery for this job? PS what are your MPG figures 1-round town? 2-on a run? thanks Lee.
No need to disconnect battery just leave ignition off.
I'm getting 28 around town 34 on a run
I get 24 on a run and about 20 round town can you suggest any checks / fixes???
@combiuk make sure air filters are clean and none of the brakes are binding. Also tyre pressure. Is yours XKR? If so will be a bit more thirsty than mine.
what tyre pressure do you run on (i have the same 20" wheels & tyres as your car)@@life_on_cars
Any thoughts on crosseyed afs headlights on 2010 xkr?
Hello . I would start off by checking the earth connection under the drivers side (off side) right side front wheel arch . I don't have a video on the earth connection but will be uploading one soon.
Hi Paul, is it possible to clean the lens internally on a post 2011 xk?
Hi. I'm not 100% sure . It would likely involve heating the unit up to melt the seal holding the lens onto the casing
Thanks, that seems to be assumption I’ve arrived at too. If you are aware of anywhere that can do such a job in UK, please let me know.
So am I correct in saying that the each headlight has 2 1DS each. One for dipper and one for main beam?
Follow up question you have the orange side light, on the outwards facing side of each unit as well as the white light on the inner side. I assume the outwards facing is always on? or is it only switched on when the lights are in parked mode with the ? And is the inner white light used to illuminate turns? I'm thinking of converting both to white leds, thoughts? thanks again! I Know you had the blub types at the start of the video can you confirm where they are in the light? Thank you again :D
Also, I can't find anywhere showing how to change the foglights, are they accessed through the wheel lining? - Looking at your air filter video they appear to be the 90 degree style connector. And the rear foglights look like an inclosed led unit
Just one each side
@GARR0N you could try LED although you might get issues with flicker or warning lights coming on..
@@GARR0N yes rear fog is LED