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!

@life_on_cars

Ай бұрын

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!

@life_on_cars

Ай бұрын

Thank you

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...

Yet another great video Paul. Really appreciate sharing the knowledge. Now I won’t be bamboozled when one of my bulbs goes

Excellent Paul thank you, very thorough and as always I enjoyed it 👍 another job I won’t be getting the garage to do.

Thanks for all the effort with the videos. Appreciated. Don't even own a jag. Always enjoy it.

Osr Xenarc Nightbreaker are possibly the best HID replacement bulbs you can get 👍

@grandtrousers

8 ай бұрын

Sorry OSRAM

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 !

Merci Paul très bien expliqué bonne vidéo serge ( Paris )

@life_on_cars

9 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup mon ami 😊

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.

@life_on_cars

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped 👍

Great work paul very helpful m8

Thank you Paul! Great video and very helpful

Invaluable information Paul 👍

Enjoy watching all your videos

Doing mine this weekend thanks for info fancy doing a thermostat mine needing done 😅😅

Very informative, thanks for the video.

Thanks... another great information video

Great job..... thank you 👍

@life_on_cars

8 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Great video thanks

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.

@life_on_cars

9 ай бұрын

Those LED are a pain when they fail .

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?

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

Yes Electric Fan

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.

@life_on_cars

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

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 😂

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

Hopefully it will clear itself 🤞

@andrewmitchell8859

10 ай бұрын

@@life_on_cars it cleared itself 🤷🏼‍♂️

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.

@life_on_cars

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy good to know for next time 👍

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

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

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)

@life_on_cars

2 ай бұрын

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.

@GARR0N

2 ай бұрын

@@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

Do you know how to change the rear spoiler brake light bulb?

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

I believe these are LED and can't be replaced unfortunately.

Any thoughts on crosseyed afs headlights on 2010 xkr?

@life_on_cars

7 ай бұрын

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.

How I go about getting Jaguar caliper covers

@life_on_cars

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't recommend those. I've painted mine.

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.

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

No need to disconnect battery just leave ignition off.

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

I'm getting 28 around town 34 on a run

@combiuk

10 ай бұрын

I get 24 on a run and about 20 round town can you suggest any checks / fixes???

@life_on_cars

10 ай бұрын

@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.

@combiuk

10 ай бұрын

what tyre pressure do you run on (i have the same 20" wheels & tyres as your car)@@life_on_cars

So am I correct in saying that the each headlight has 2 1DS each. One for dipper and one for main beam?

@GARR0N

2 ай бұрын

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

@GARR0N

2 ай бұрын

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

@life_on_cars

2 ай бұрын

Just one each side

@life_on_cars

2 ай бұрын

@GARR0N you could try LED although you might get issues with flicker or warning lights coming on..

@life_on_cars

2 ай бұрын

@@GARR0N yes rear fog is LED