Newbie - XK8 Headlamp moisture
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Jag has a TSB 417-05 on this for cars 1997 to 2004. In short is is suggesting that you drill a hole in the light assembly if it do not have a hole and in either case install a vent. From what I understand do not take the light apart and attempt to clean the reflective area. I have been told that is not a good idea. As for a location send me a PM and I will send you what I can.
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If you want the moisture out short term open the hood and on top of the hear light capsuls is a cover that has three prongs/clips holding that cap on. Just rush in on the prings and pull up. If you have FAT fingers it may be a little hard to do. I just left mine off this summer. No moisture. The moment I put them on, drivers side in my case it get moisture right back. I have not got any water in my light capsule with that cover over. Just make sure it is covered if you have hood open and cleaning anything.
Leaving this cover off going to be an issue for me?
Leaving this cover off going to be an issue for me?
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Thanks brgjag for the tip on removing the moisture inside my headlamp lens, it worked like a charm. It took about 2 days for the moisture to evaporate. I will close the cover and report back to the forum if the moisture returns.
I like Gus's suggestion for a vent tube, however I am unable to read the thumbnails even when I enlarge. Any way you can resend but larger?
I like Gus's suggestion for a vent tube, however I am unable to read the thumbnails even when I enlarge. Any way you can resend but larger?
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Vents
Got digging around mine and lo and behold. The mod has been done. The little 'T's are a white rubbery material. The lights were drilled with about a 3/16th's bit and I'm betting that the hole is still too small since my right one fogs after a wash. I could also have a bug in it or something since there is one small dead spider on the bottom. I'll pull it in the spring when it's warmer and open up the hole.
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Update, repainted both my headlights black and replaced the lens cover on the driver side, the light with the new hole free lens cover does NOT get water condensation inside, but the lens with the hole DOES. (Nights get cold and moist here).
So, seems to me that a lens with a perfect seal will not lead to condensation buildup? I've tried to remove the cover for the problematic side and will see if that helps, maybe it just needs MORE air.
So, seems to me that a lens with a perfect seal will not lead to condensation buildup? I've tried to remove the cover for the problematic side and will see if that helps, maybe it just needs MORE air.
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Condensation
Was looking at new headlight covers and new rubber.
Includes seals and chrome and glass cover at a cost of 250 per side.
I wonder if that would solve the condensation problem.
Jag vented my lights andd still getting condensation on a sunny day.
Jag tells me thet is common but I do not know.
Would it be wise to get the new seels and covers with the chrome piece of
just live with the condensation
Includes seals and chrome and glass cover at a cost of 250 per side.
I wonder if that would solve the condensation problem.
Jag vented my lights andd still getting condensation on a sunny day.
Jag tells me thet is common but I do not know.
Would it be wise to get the new seels and covers with the chrome piece of
just live with the condensation