I have a cracked headlight lens on my 03 model XK8 and am unsure which replacement I need. VIN ends 34315 and there is no powerwash.

Can anyone say how to identify which lights I have without removing and looking for part numbers?

Thanks

 

I should also mention the XK8 is a 4.2, 2003 update.

 

First things first, HID/Xenon are one type of bulb, the other is halogen. The easiest way to tell is to observe your lights at night and watch when you turn them on.
Do they immediately come on and are bright? If so halogen.
Do they come dim slightly and then brighten? If so HID

The HID's will come on slightly and then you can see the igniter fire and the bulb slowly become bright.

 

"Check the door jam on the driver's side... right under the mfg sticker, mine has one that says it's equipped with HIDs and NAV."

^^different thread but I have that sticker too

 

Thanks Guys, I'll check.
Reading the "2003 MODEL YEAR XK SERVICE TRAINING TECHNICAL GUIDE" it says that all HID/Xenon lights have self-levelling and power wash. The self-levelling goes through a down/up cycle when turned on. I don't have either so it looks like I have halogen. Avern1's test also suggests that.

 

I would still remove it to be absolutely certain .........


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Graham

 

My HIDs lost their power wash somewhere along the line (probably for the best).

Here is the sticker:

 

My XKR has factory HID. I don't think it has power wash. Let me walk over and check. Oh, my car is 2000 miles away! I'll check next week.

 

While obtaining quotes for a replacement lens, British Parts UK contacted Jaguar and obtained the "Vehicle Details" for my VIN. No HID/Xenon lights shown so I have Halogen.

Nice to have those details and good service so I've ordered a replacement lens from them. Looks like fun to fit and just hope the bolt isn't frozen. Thanks to all who responded.