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X-type Factory Xenon / HID MOT Fail - Broken adjuster clips and duff ballast I have had my 2001 X-type for a year now and put it in for its first MOT under my ownership. Failed as expected but not as badly as I'd have thought. Got the easy things sorted (rear ARB D bushes, front brakes...

Hi I am looking for help and advice on how I can either locate replacement or reconditioned HID compatible headlight units (both sides) for my X400 / X-Type as the adjusters are broken and new prices from Jaguar is outrageous.. I have only just received it back as a stolen recovered but...

Hi all I previously posted a thread about my HID headlight units not self levelling and I have now found the problem after I fitted H1 LEDs into the main beam which looks superb. The mechanism at the bottom of the lights inside has stopped working and looking at YouTube this is quite common...

Hi all I was looking over my car tonight and I happened to notice that when I first turn on my headlights they did not do the "start up dance". My work vehicle is a Vauxhall insignia (sorry to mention the V word) and when you first turn on the HID headlights they point to the floor, turn to...

Hi I had the problem with my xenon lights flickering and then going out. Checked all the standard stuff, fuses, harnesses, ground connection. No problem. Light bulb and ignitor tested ok. Only option left was the ballast. Took only 10 minutes to get it out. and another 10 to open it. Once...

Okay Guys and Dolls, here's the skinny: I purchased an AFS headlamp without knowing the difference. Jag dealer ( thank you very much) said my VIN corresponded with an AFS unit. Further research on my part, proved that they were incorrect. Sadly this proof came after I ordered an AFS unit from...

Hi, i I am the proud owner of my new Jaguar 2006 X Type 2.2D SE Estate! i have bought a service kit and will tackle that next weekend, then I am looking for key upgrades touches. I am thinking of; Many recommendations? HiD front dips only. (I am an emergency service worker and want to fit...

So I took my car for the NCT (MOT) and it failed on the following:All four tyres worn on the inside.Reverse lights not working.To address these issues I have ordered 4 new tyres, a set of baby arms for the rear suspension and a reverse light switch.I suspect the reverse light switch failure was...

Hi, I have a 2001 X 2.5 petrol. The dipped beams are an obvious and well-discussed issue that I would like to fix. I have recently seen a thread about an HID kit that installed in place (without having to have the ballast outside the cover) and was essentially plug and play. I have not been able...

There are several straight-swap options for replacement of your standard bulbs with high-output Xenon bulbs which are still road legal in the UK. Note that these bulbs are just straight-swap high-output bulbs, they are not HID/HID kits nor original HID/HD systems which should have automatic...

Just tried to install kit to the dip beams in the car. The bulbs supplied have a ceramic base and the retaining clip on the headlight won't go around them. I've had to give up and go back to the ordinary system, very disappointing. The original metal base bulbs are flat with an upturned edge...

How to: fit HID Lights the easy way if you have normal or huge sized hands! The nights seem to be getting longer and darker as winter draws near Having two X's one with HIDs and one without really shows how bad the standard lights are and if like me you live in the middle of nowhere with no...

My nearside headlight flickered and then went out, the fuse has blown too. I am trying to get the bulb out to check if that is my problem. I took the rubber cap off, then found a plastic connector that has arrows to open and close and is printed with Xenon Zunggerat. I twisted this off and...

Hi, I have a 2007 2.7D S-type fitted with Xenon HID dipped beam units. The near side one has failed. My service agent (not a Jag franchise but someone who specialises in servicing Jags) tells me that it it is not the bulb that has failed, nor the ballast igniter. Instead he says it's the...

just fitted an HID kit to my car and i was so pleased i thought i would post this comparison picture of the difference between the two. The HID kit was bought off eBay and is a 55 watt 6000k kit(wish id bought 5000k now though) and the original bulbs were phillips that were fitted when i bought...

Happy new year to all out there, well just returned from my 4 week Europe trip,and am now convinced I need better lighting, Has anyone had experience of HOD (HI Definition Olive lamp)? from what I have read, they look promising. Had a word with my local MOT man and he says they are OK for MOT...

I know this subject has been done to death but... As we all accept, the standard headlights are pretty useless. Although "uprated" bulbs can give some improvement, I'm considering swapping to HID dip beams now the nights are drawing in (I live in the sticks and we don't have such fancy things...