Secrets of the Jaguar XK8/XKR (Tilt your beams) Episode 80
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- Secrets of the Jaguar XK8/XKR (Tilt your beams) Episode 80.
John from 'TO THE GARAGE' shares where and how you can manually adjust your headlamp beams along with how the motorized beam adjustment works (if you are lucky enough to have it)
I might be late to the party, but thanks. I've had my XK8 for a few months and just drove it at night last Sunday. My fog lights went further than the headlights
There is something seriously amiss then as the projectors, while no match for modern LED's are very reasonable. Ar eyou sure the headlamp leveling dial on your dashboard is not pointing them down real low?
Nice one John, very clear explanation as always!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks John. Very useful video..👍
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent thanks.
You are welcome
Cheers John, another clear and useful tutorial, you have a gift my friend 👍🏻
Thanks
Colin
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks John, excellent info. My car has the dashboard adjuster, but I never saw the need for lowering the beams as mine already illuminate the front number plate. I assume that a previous owner of my car has 'adjusted' the headlights. Now I know how to undo the damage!
Glad it helped
Like Einstein said, 'it's all relative'. What setting if you're doing a wheelie? How far up the wall is your zero mark?
When my X351 (no longer in my possession got remapped. It felt like the headlights were better. That was the Wheelie effect😁. (620NM of torque)
ingenious! I've been looking for this information for weeks! :D
Glad I could help!
I have a 2006 XKR Victory Ed (only 382 made for USA) I’m having a problem, if I close my mirrors by the mirror switch they close. To open the mirrors I have to lift the passenger seat back switch up to open the mirrors. I also have a P0171/P0174 bank lean that comes and goes. Can you help? Thank you Steven
Thanks John must have a look at my car tomorrow. Bill
Thanks for watching Bill
Are there the same type of adjustment on an xkr 07 plate
Another great video John!! One thing I have found out about my XKR fitted with HID headlights that might be useful to others. If the rear self levelling sensor is not working the headlights will automatically droop to its lowest position. So perhaps that might need to be checked before manually realigning the headlights upwards?
Great tip Car Crush UK.
Good to know. I love the way they self level, even when you just press the headlight button on the keyfob.
@@ToTheGarage I still need to investigate my light drooping issue. It could be wiring or just a failure. I might put a video up soon about it. Maybe it will help someone.
I have the self levelling. Mine is going for its 1st MOT tomorrow, whilst its been in my possession.
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Are head lights on the 2011 jaguar xk adjusted the same way?
Not 100% sure Hall. Never done the alloy body cars lights myself. Anyone else advise?
@@ToTheGarage where can I find out how to adjust the height and to what height do I adjust it to? I have a (US) 2011 Jag XKR.
O/K 1 Meter from the garage wall. but at what height is the marker
563 MM To the top of the black mark on my wall. But remember the tyre inflation. wheel size and lowered or tired suspension will change this. Its the angle of the beam rather than the height that is critical. You want the top of the beam to be lower than the centre line of your headlamps centre. (ie its its aiming slightly down.
Hi John. I have an XK8 2001 UK spec. Is it possible to adjust the headlights for opposite side dipping, as required for driving in Europe?
Sorry - forget this, I just read down the earlier comments!!
No problem Alan👍
Hi John,
So, in theory I should get a notification at 05;30 tomorrow morning, no problem for us country folk.
Le us see if I get a UTube info update ??
Cheers
Where do you live ?
@@UdoIBress Australia
Just received a "notification" icon notice, but, nothing through email from U Tube.
TH-cams notification system is all over the place these days.
Ah Well.🤞
F type similar ?
I hae never seen this before,
Very similar on the X308 I think Mitch
@@ToTheGarage headlights on a X308 do not move
@@MitchGrooms Ooooh!
Suprising Mitch? every day is a school day as they say👍
Well, I just ran outside and looked at my US spec. 2000 XK8. On the left side there is nothing whatsoever for adjustment. That's rather curious, really. On the right there is a ratcheting gear arrangement and a calibrated scale inside the housing visable through the clear plastic "port". I suppose you are to set the required height on the right referencing the scale then match it somehow on the left. I don't see how the left would be done however...
If you have a spirit level type arrangement in your lamp then you probably have the HID lamps and by law (in the UK at least) These lamps have to be self levelling as the risk of dazzling oncoming drivers is so high. Because they are self levelling. (suspension angle sensor on one front lower suspension arm) You only need to adjust one lamp an the other should move in sympathy with it I believe. However I dont have HID's So hopefully one of our other subscribers will chime in to confirm or correct me👍
@@ToTheGarage I don't believe my US spec car is fitted with HID lamps, but it certainly has the spirit level mechanism. You've given me a clue however, I will look for the suspension angle sensor. Thanks!
Great video again John. I often see comments on fb about adjusting head lights for driving on the continent. Any ideas?
Cheers, Roy.
Hi Roy
If it’s a few days then stic some beam deflectors to the outside of your lens
A more involved solution but giving full lighting effect is to replace the shadow masks in each projector (dipped beam) unit.
They are often for sale on ebay
@@ToTheGarage cheers John, I wondered what the score was as some people were saying that they could change the beam set up on the car.