Found a passenger str headlight that's not broken I was wondering if I replace it would I have to take it to the dealer and be recalibrated?? If so its not worth doing

 

I believe if you only disconnect one headlight at a time then you don't have to recalibrate but, if you were to disconnect both at the same time then you will have to recalibrate. I could be wrong but, I do remember reading that somewhere on this forum.

 

I think the fault mentioned occurred due to failing to disconnect the battery when doing the work. There is some chance the member concerned powered the system, too.

 

yea, i believe he moved his car with both headlights removed.

 

I almost guarantee you will need to visit the dealer.

On my 2005 STR I hit a deer and took out the driver’s side headlight (Pictures were posted to this list if you are interested)

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...-my-str-67148/


The shop claimed they were experts and could do it all! After 3 days of fighting it they took it to a dealer. Been fixed ever since.

I am sure you know but the STR uses a special HID light and has a black surround on the inside. All other HID's will be chrome inside. I had a hard time finding one because the insurance wanted the shop to use used parts first and then new if the used parts could not be found.
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