XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 ) 1995-1997

Low beam headlight question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 04:44 PM
  #1  
jomo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 574
Likes: 129
From: Upstate New York
Default Low beam headlight question

I think what I am referring to is called a seal beam(?) It is the part that sometimes get cloudy and needs to be cleaned.

I'll refer to the part as the seal beam. I noticed that there are two light bulbs that go behind it. One is a standard low beam light bulb but I have no idea what this 2nd bulb is called or used for.

Can someone please tell me what this bulb is for, when it should be on and the bulb model number.

Thanks.
Jomo
 
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 04:53 PM
  #2  
Lady Penelope's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 4,039
Likes: 1,397
From: Kansas City USA
Default

courtesy light on as you exit the car . Bulb # is I believe in the vehicle care manual page 69 - 70 ( nope ) but the term may be different . " Pilot " in the print ?
 

Last edited by Lady Penelope; Dec 3, 2017 at 05:09 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 08:06 PM
  #3  
Doug's Avatar
Veteran Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 25,528
Likes: 11,721
From: Pacific Northwest USA
Default

I vaguely recall it's an ordinary 194 or 168 bulb. Might be wrong.

"City light" or "Pilot light" are both common descriptors.

Flip your headlight switch to the first detent and they should come on....just like a 'parking light' would.

Cheers
DD
 
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:21 PM.