Jag XF HID bulb replacement

Jag XF HID bulb replacement - D3S [MY12]

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Jag XF HID bulb replacement - D3S [MY12]
I have had the same HID bulb since owning the car. HID bulbs I have read typically show their age after 4 years so it really is time for a new bulb. I've made this into 2 parts as its a little complicated and I wanted to show all the steps you might have to take.
Here is how you replace the bulb in an Jaguar XF - Facelift. It's not easy!!! The bulb is an OSRAM D3S as is the OEM one (4500K approx) 35W. With 4 year warranty.
Take you're time and find the bolts and nuts to remove.
Suggest releasing all the nuts for the bumper, then move on to the nut at the rear of the light.
If helpful ... Like and Subscribe... Many thanks J

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@raljix1566 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Noticed this evening one of my lights is out. Just ordered a set off Amazon and will attempt it tomorrow afternoon, thanks again!

@joewoodford9428 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ralijix, hope the video help you out? Did you sort the bulb out in the end? If so please mash the Like button and think to Sub ! Cheers Joe

@raljix1566 Жыл бұрын

@@joewoodford9428 Hi Joe, I managed to change the bulb but unfortunately it didn't work :-( I also changed the ballast but that didn't work either. Seems I have a fault with the junction box or a wiring issue. Managed to have an auto electrician work some magic for a temporary fix. I have another car so for now I'll park the Jag up and look at it in the new year,

@flibbertigibbet6200 2 ай бұрын

Great video mate, but just for anybody else who wants to try this it can be done easily with the headlights in situ. Drivers side being easiest. Get your fingers on the securing clamp and twist it, the unit is easy then to get out with plenty of length on the cable, change the clamp over and put the bulb unit back in place and twist shut. NS remove air box and intake parts, loosen air con pipe bolt to give a little wiggle room, also lower plastic clamp. Repeat the light removal as the other side, little tighter but easy enough. Changed oth xenons to LED in 40mins

@nealsosdian3498 13 күн бұрын

I have 2012 XF 5L, no idea if before or after "Facelift". Is there any specific difference with the "Facelift" that would require removing bumper (as most references I can find insist you must do). Definitely prefer to try without removing headlamp. How difficult is removing air box and intake for passenger side?

@rcpgraham 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a 2013 XF and was disappointed at how dim the lights were so got some Osram Xenarc Night Breaker Laser D3S bulbs. This video was so helpful. Many thanks.

@joewoodford9428 3 жыл бұрын

@ Rob Graham , glad it helped, give it a Thumbs UP if you have not done so yet :)

@AleksanderP 2 жыл бұрын

I am about to buy nighbreakers , is it worth to pay£125 for them?

@rcpgraham 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleksanderP I'm very happy with them. Lovely clear white light. Huge difference from what I had before

@Libertinii 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you very much because of you i saved some 200 euros thankyou!!!!

@joewoodford9428 3 жыл бұрын

@ Dimitri libertini, Glad I could help, it's a bit of pig to get to, but once you have done not too bad.

@fishandreptileinfo Жыл бұрын

Great info, Thank You Joe.

@joewoodford9428 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@elshiftsman6 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this useful video, my bulb has stopped working so replaced it, still not working and checked the new bulb in the n/s light and it works.... so not the bulb!. New ballast unit on order and fingers crossed it's not a wiring/junction problem that a previous poster has highlighted.

@joewoodford9428 Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and good luck with the repair. Please think to Like the video as it helps in KZfaq, I'd be grateful if you sub to channel as well ! Cheers Joe

@michalmruk8912 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent precise useful video

@michalmruk8912 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for to see next part

@joewoodford9428 4 жыл бұрын

@Michal Mruk, Its coming! I ran out of time to finish editing - should later today ;)

@joewoodford9428 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@eastwoodsadventures 8 ай бұрын

You can change the bulbs without removing the headlights. Did mine last night. Fiddly but possible. Passenger side just needs airbox moving out of the way.

@joewoodford9428 7 ай бұрын

Glad the passenger side is easier, drivers side is impossible though without taking the light out!

@eastwoodsadventures 7 ай бұрын

Not impossible, as I said did both with bumper in situ

@shagoesfar 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, my LED just stopped, same model as yours - any advice on how I can change this or replace. Thanks

@joewoodford9428 4 жыл бұрын

@Sha, I'm sorry to say that the LED part of the light is not replaceable only the D3S headlight bulb. I had the same issue with my rear indicator unit, the LED flasher failed and I needed to buy a new light cluster. The LED J lights are integrated into the headlight cluster. It might be possible to get access to the LED strip but you would need to remove the clear plastic lens, that would be a massive job as you need to release the lens from the back black plastic which I believe is glued together. Might be worth looking to pick up a light cluster from a breakers yard or checking out ebay?

@karjun4418 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed the same on the headlight on my XF. I’d like to do the same upgrade on mine, would u snd me the link of the new replacement light you used.

@joewoodford9428 4 жыл бұрын

@KArjun 44, I used www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk, put in your reg and this should bring up the D3S bulb if your XF is the facelift. Please think to like and subscribe if I helped you out :)

@eshcatologist8557 Жыл бұрын

This seems to be involved to change a bulb, can you not do by it taking the inspection covers out at the back of the lamp housing?

@joewoodford9428 Жыл бұрын

No, this not possible, it it had been then I would have do that :)

@ivanap8973 3 жыл бұрын

This can work for JAG XE?

@joewoodford9428 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry not sure, only own an XF. May be check out the Forums?

@dlmhdlmh 3 күн бұрын

No time in my life have I seen entire headlamp assemblies needing removal just for a bulb change. You sir, should have really asked around before embarking on this

@drnh4444 7 ай бұрын

For gods sake... Why do they have to make simple maintenance such a pain to do? I don't really rate the performance of my lights, did you upgrade to decent bulbs? I've seen Osram Night breaker bulbs at £180 a pair but want to know if thats a good investment

@joewoodford9428 7 ай бұрын

Might I suggest you stay with stock, the back reflector can get burnt if over hot bulbs are used. That might also be the reason you have poor light from the unit. Check the back reflectors are not burnt, and the only way to fully check is to remove the head lights. I've never checked. See my freelander 2 video on the same issue !!