I popped the PVC lamp replacement covers off and stuck in 3 packs of industrial silica gel in each then closed them up making sure the clips mated properly. Haven't had a problem since in over 4 months despite wet weather and power washing. Got the tip on this web site so props to Jaguar Forums!

James ('05 XK8)

 

You forgot to add the obligatory warning that the silica gel packets are not edible. DO NOT EAT!


I always wonder why they say that on them. Was there once a problem with people opening up their new stereo, seeing the silica packets, and saying to themselves "Mmmm!!! Silica! Yummy!!!"?

 

Can someone post a picture with the exact tabs - thanks!

 

Is it only me or does no one else find it ironic that it was H20Boy that posted this thread?

Thanks for the tips.

When I picked my XKR up the seller had just power washed it and the right lens was fogged up...which was a bit of a worry but it was gone the next day and has not returned.

If it does I will know where to look for ideas....as long as I haven't eaten all of my silica gel packs.

cheers,

jj

 

I'm having the condensation problem in one of my fog lights but not in the main headlight assembly. Any suggestions for that... I'm not even sure how to access the fog light.

 

The key is to:-
a) Drill out the hole, but buy and fit the T piece in motorcarmans first attachment, costs a couple of £s each at the dealer.
2) I put a piece of desiccant (the stuff in electronics packaging) in a spray can lid behind the bulbs. Just reheat the desiccant in an oven one a year.

If it really wet on the lens, pull all the bulbs through the top access and hold a hair dryer in the hole. Biggest problem here is making sure the wife or daughter don't catch you with their hair dryer!!!

Hope this helps

regards

 

I followed a thread I picked up a while ago when I started to get condensation, and that was putting the silca-gel sachets in the space behind the bulbs - got a load of 100gm bags off e-bay and then cable tied four together and then looped a cable tie rouond these to the bulb wiring - it hasn't stopped all the condsenation, espeically after a big downpour, but it certainly stopped the every morning damp patch

Would certainly advise doing this if you don't fancy drilling holes...

 

Can someone post a picture of what the tabs look like, thanks!

 

Open the hood and look on top of the headlight assembly. In the pic below look for the oval clear plastic window about four inches long. There are tabs holding it in place. This is the window to remove if you wish to ventilate the housing interior. Also be certain the rubber weatherstriping is intact and sealing properly.

 

I've removed and inspected both of our oval-shaped headlight hatches. The rubber gaskets on both of them appear to be intact. Is removing these hatches for a day or two during clear weather and allowing the car to sit in the sun with the hatches off the best route to take in an effort to eliminate the existing condensation? I am not willing to drill any vent holes as previously described, but I would like to take some non-invasive action to get our headlights to dry out and then stay dry. Any additional advice would be appreciated....

 

Poke a hair dryer in there and they'll be completely dry in five minutes. However, you still need to locate and repair the source of moisture / water intrusion.

It is important that you NOT touch the silver finish on the inside of the headlight assys as it will flake off at the slightest provocation. gordo

 

Told a friend about this! Hopes he read and join.

 

As the thread has been revived, this looks like a way of refinishing the chrome:


Graham

 

GGG, that certainly is a viable option for diy projects around the house. I went to their website and there's several colors etc.

 

Website updated to UK's Premier Supplier Of Chrome Paint Products - chromepaint.com Just FYI