Hi everyone,

I have a2006 X Type and I love the car. the issue is the headlights. First I saw a light on the dash that led me to change the marker light bulbs. Did that, they all work but the light on the dash stays on, now my headlights don't work, sort of.

First no lights, then one light, next time I start the car the other side works but not the other. Sometimes they both work some times one side or no sides.

Changed fuses and when I did one side worked then the other. No consistency. One, the other or both, working or not working. Has a mind of it's own.

Do I need a dealer to straighten this out. High beams work fine as do the fogs. When the lights do work they don't dip when it starts up. They did when I got it.

Hope this is enough info, any suggestions would be a big help.

Thanks, Scott

 

Welcome to the forum Scott,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar Forums.

I've copied your question to X-Type tech forum for advice from members with the same model. Here's the direct link to it:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lights-106307/

Follow this link X-Type - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main X-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your country.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome!

 

Hi Maxx-

Welcome from a fellow Canadian- what part of the country are you in?

Graham has already given you the link to our regional section, stop by once in a while!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Scott,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - plenty of info and support just follow the links Graham has provided - enjoy

 

Hi followed the link, now what?, I have no clue what to do next, Tried to post a pic, no idea if it worked, computers are not my friend, sorry, not sure what to do next, some one has offered car help, Im greatful for the assistance. Seems to be the only page I can navigate. Not even sure if your the one who sent the link but thanks if you are. Maxx

 

Still looking for the "How To" you described. Things are not as simple as you assume sorry. Computers are extremely frustrating,Maxx

 

I answered your post in the Canadian section here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/c...rookie-106352/

 

When you see text in light blue, these are LINKS:



I've circled LINKS in red in this screen shot of my first reply to you.

To get to your Headlight thread in the X-Type forum, click on this LINK:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lights-106307/

To get to the X-Type HOW TO threads, click on this LINK:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...essories-5915/

If you get stuck, post back here again.

Graham

 

Thanks is about the only thing I can do properly at the moment so , thanks, Maxx

 

Now Im in trouble, tried to start the car. Lights came on but it wont even turn over, just makes a loud repetitive click from under the hood and all the dash lights flash on and off, any hints other than a gun

 

That sounds very much like the battery needs charging. The clicking will be the starter solenoid.

A partially discharged battery has sufficient power to light up the instrument panel but not enough for the large current necessary to turn the engine.

Graham

 

I tried a booster but will try a charge from another car, thanks for the hint, ill let you know, Maxx

 

Dosnt sound like a solenoid but who knows thanks

 

Just tried another stronger booster, car started and the lights came on, Im not suicidal any more. I will replace the battery tomorrow and see what happens. Cant thank you guys and gals enough for putting up with me. Maxx

 

Good to hear you've got it started.

I'll check to see if there's any special spec requirements for the battery on the X-Type and post back here.

Graham

 

The battery is an 80Ah.


It MUST be fitted with a vent (see arrow on the following diagram) to safely pipe any acidic fumes out of the vehicle:



There have been several reports on X-Type tech forum about issues with the battery leads. They are know to fail at the crimped ends, especially on the positive cable. See the three circles on the following drawing:


It is possible you have defective cable(s) and not a failing battery. Both will create the non start issue you've had today.

Worth checking the cables and having the battery tested before buying a new one.

Graham

 

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Huge help, I do a lot of my own work and this is something I can definitely check cables on my own, pics are great, all the info is awesome. Glad I found the site. Your help is appreciated , thank you, GGG, Scott