Help I have water droplets on the inside of my lens of my headligh on my 2002 XKR. Is there any way to get it out or do I have to replace the entire headlight??? Thanks for any help with this.

 

IDK, on the later models there are vent to help condensation evaporate.

 

First - Wrong Forum - use the X100 Forum

There is a TSB on this 417-05 see below


Headlights - Condensation
417-05
XK
DATE: 12/01
Amended 04/04
MODEL:
1997-*2004* MY XK Range
VIN:
001001 - *A39841*
Headlamp Misting - Improve Ventilation - Repair Procedure
Remove and destroy Bulletin 417-05 dated 12/01. Replace with this Bulletin.
Updated information is shown with asterisks.
Issue:
Some 1997-*2004* MY XK vehicles may experience a build up of condensation in the headlamp assembly. A T-piece vent pipe can be installed to
aid air circulation to reduce condensation in the headlamp.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of condensation build-up within the headlight assemblies, install the a T-piece vent pipe, following the procedure
below.
MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
1997 Jaguar XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26)
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1. Inspect headlamp to see if stub pipe is present (Illustration 1).
Note: If stub pipe is present, continue with workshop procedure from step 2, if stub pipe is not present, obtain a new headlamp assembly and
continue from step 3.
2.Remove headlamp assembly (see Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM section: 417-01, SRO 86.41.33 or 86.41.36).
3. Reposition headlamp so the stub pipe to be drilled is facing downward.
4. Carefully drill a 9 mm diameter hole upwards into headlamp using the stub pipe as a guide (Illustration 2).
Note: Maintain headlamp in the same orientation as for the drilling operation and shake out any drilling debris ensuring none remains in the
headlamp.
5. Place headlamp on clean bench.
6. Install and align T-piece to stub pipe (Illustration 3).
Note: Ensure headlamp stub pipe and T-piece mating surfaces are free from oil and grease.
7. Install the headlamp assembly (see Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM section: 417- 01, SRO 86.41.33 or 86.41.36).

 

Hi KWinn,

I have moved your thread from the forum for the X150 to the forum for the X100, which is the Jaguar factory project code for your 2002 XKR.

Cheers,

Don

 

I just use common sense: if it can get in, it can get out via evaporation. And that's what works on my car.

 

Remove or loosen the clear plastic "lid" to the headlight (found underhood). After a day or two of driving around the water should be gone. Then either ensure ventilation as per above - or merely by drilling a hole in the right place (search this forum) - or just close the "lid" again and see what happens. The water ingress may never recur. Didn't on my car.
Good luck.
/Per