The JTB says it can affect cars from B47483 onwards, and it says the cause is "Insufficient venting within the headlight and internal anti-fog coating misting due to moisture build up in the headlight internals." I don't know if it was a new coating introduced with the MY2012 facelift (not sure what VIN that starts at), or whether it was a bad batch of coating, or wrongly applied - or it was actually a design fault in the headlamp and they had to redesign the venting. But Jag recognises it as a problem, and they will fix it under warranty if you complain.

 

Both of my jags...2012 and 2013 are getting new headlamps.... Thank You Jaguar for making me a happy customer that shall bring repeat business!!!

 

Ryan:

That's GREAT news. Jaguar pulls through.

 

And that's the way it should be, if it's a known problem. Not some service weenie trying to convince you that it's a feature, not a bug...

Glad you're getting yours sorted; the power of the forum strikes again!

 

Mine should be in this week as well so I'm a happy camper

 

Priceless...

 

The dealer just called to tell my my shiny non milky headlights have arrived!

 

That is great news, and hope it solves the problem in the future and does not happen again.

 

The new lights have a coating to prevent this, I just hope it works.

 

I am still waiting for my headlights to come in.... any condensation issues so far max?

Loth

 

My car is still in the shop getting brakes and ducting work done, I'm going to the dealer on friday for the new lights.

Also the 1/4 mile to see how the new tune performs

 

I thought the coating was the problem.

 

The new ones have a coating that keeps the condensation from sticking to the inner part of the lens and causing stains, which are the main issue.

 

As Muddy says, the original coating seemed to be the problem - it would part-disolve in the condensation, then flow, then dry in streaks. Presumably they have changed it, or the way that it is applied (or maybe they had a bad batch; such stuff happens).

 

Thank you for clarifying that for me!

 

maxima, i am still waiting to have my lights installed - we are waiting for the lights to be sent. Have you seen any condensation? That is on the newly installed headlights?

 

My lights are at the dealership and my car has been on a rack for three weeks waiting on a left side caliper. I'm going crazy over here, as soon as I get it installed I'll update you right away.

I'm surprised your still waiting mine arrived in a week but had to come from the UK.

 

I live in the dry low desert so no issues. here. I hate that look though! any pics from you guys? what are we dealing with here?

also would one of those pressure air guns they have at detail shops work? they always pull the cracks/lines for me when i get my car washed

 

hi ive not had any probs with my headlights but ive had probs with the tail lights condesation and both been replaced under waranty. ive seen the same probs rear lights on audis mercs and jag xj new model

 

wild have not even looked at the rear lights....not sure I want to lol