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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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Is it me or are the headlights on this car crap I have a 2007 model XS and love the car, apart from the headlights. i have fitted Bosche replacement bulbs which make it better but still a long way from my old Vectra b with xenons Does anyone know if I was to buy all the bits from a scrapped S type with Xenons Whether I could fit them to mine.Would all the bits bought have to be from a 2007 model.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Roger, I believe someone converted their standard to Xenons.


See below thread in post #4.
 

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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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You can't just fit the OE kind. You'll need self-level, sensors & powerwash plus module, ballast etc.

I believe quite a few have found the OE lights are fine except the lenses need cleaning or replacing - much easier job and far cheaper.
 
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Wasn't as simple as I had originally thought. The following thread is the one I was thinking of. JagV8 is correct about the self levelers, modules and the whole MOT business.


Here you go:


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ojector-59730/
 

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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Hehe Roger, of all the things to complain about regarding S-type headlights...that they aren't bright enough ......good one!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by joycesjag
Roger, I believe someone converted their standard to Xenons.


See below thread in post #4.
Many thanks for that but I dont understand what to do now
How do I see this? - See below thread in post #4.[/QUOTE]
 
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Click on this link:


Project make my halogen a xenon projector!!!
 
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