2016 XJL Headlight Retrofit?
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XJL 2015 front lamp connection
Hi , i have XJL 2014 and would like to change the head lamps to 2016 do you have pictures for the connector after shifting the cabeles? If no, can you take and send them to us .I have the new lamps arrived and waiting for the connection only. Regards, Essam
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Headlights replacement
Hi, sorry I am not able to help as I didn't manage to add these LED to my Headlights. I seen a thread in this forum that someone else manage to replace their headlights but you have to modify these 2016 lights in order to fit them to your XJL. Let me know if you manage to get them replace.
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To add to to the two replies above - you only need to modify the headlamps if you want to retain the static cornering lamps. If you do not mind losing those, or don't have them anyway, then you can do it entirely car-side by modifying the wiring behind the headlamps. Stuart's link explains both processes.
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They are not compatible. The projector lens beam pattern will be wrong for LHD (it kicks up to the left, which will blind oncoming drivers). When I had mine apart I did not disassembly the projectors themselves so I am unsure how the beam pattern is fixed. I couldn't say for sure you would be able to adapt them.
Although not an issue for you in Lithuania, it is worth mentioning that US markets require amber side markers too, which are not present on the UK units.
Although not an issue for you in Lithuania, it is worth mentioning that US markets require amber side markers too, which are not present on the UK units.
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well I’m sure they fit, I don’t know if they’ll work by plugging my hornace into the new versions
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Darealwoody,
How did your conversion go? I was curious as to if by the benefit of time could it be that this conversion can be done with the harness sold by CARID (I think) and then the OEM (or Slightly loved...OEM) assembly. I really would like to make the change, the posts for the retrofit quickly escape my current skill set. I think I can drop the bumper and unscrew the three bolts on each assembly. Dropping the bumper does scare me...a bit. But, I feel certain I could do that! A week ago, I replaced an HID bulb and that little incident cost $896.00...I could not imagine even discussing something like this with them!
Thanks in advance for sharing your adventures with us!!
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Dallas, TX
How did your conversion go? I was curious as to if by the benefit of time could it be that this conversion can be done with the harness sold by CARID (I think) and then the OEM (or Slightly loved...OEM) assembly. I really would like to make the change, the posts for the retrofit quickly escape my current skill set. I think I can drop the bumper and unscrew the three bolts on each assembly. Dropping the bumper does scare me...a bit. But, I feel certain I could do that! A week ago, I replaced an HID bulb and that little incident cost $896.00...I could not imagine even discussing something like this with them!
Thanks in advance for sharing your adventures with us!!
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Dallas, TX
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Hello, so I saw another electrician witch is very good!! this swap is very complicated than it sounds, the lights works except the ''cornering light'', no error on my dash (yet at least)
The process was a lot more than just pin swap!! the electrician had to cut some wires, had to put 2 relays each side and 1 load resistor each side. (Probably because here in the US its different, I was told that in europe they come wired with DRL lights)
I will do more test tomorrow and will post pics. Anyone interested in this mode in the New York area I can recommend a place, if you're else where, go see an electrician.
The process was a lot more than just pin swap!! the electrician had to cut some wires, had to put 2 relays each side and 1 load resistor each side. (Probably because here in the US its different, I was told that in europe they come wired with DRL lights)
I will do more test tomorrow and will post pics. Anyone interested in this mode in the New York area I can recommend a place, if you're else where, go see an electrician.
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Help pleaae
here are my 2 cats, 2012 on the right, and 2014 S/C with the headlight upgrade. Fitment is perfect, headlight leveling and everything works, except the cornering lights.
Here are the extra photos for the wiring inside and the extra relays added. I don't really know much about the wiring set up but this is the final result.
Here are the extra photos for the wiring inside and the extra relays added. I don't really know much about the wiring set up but this is the final result.
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google ramesh & son (rockaway area)
email me if you cant find it. Or you can just copy mine if you want. Franckrandria@me.com
email me if you cant find it. Or you can just copy mine if you want. Franckrandria@me.com
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