Headlight replacement for 99 XJ

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Feb 24, 2019 | 12:59 AM

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Morat

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From: North Riding of Yorkshire, UK

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by boxburn

If by that you mean they are a sealed unit and the bulb is not changeable, my ones can swap out the bulbs so the issue is not with the filament burning out or the glass being clouded over.

As I have the headlight harness, the connectors to the bulbs are brand new so no issues there. Prior to fitting the harness I had renewed the connectors on the original loom too.

I have however found these on eBay, has anyone heard of "Crystal headlights" before?
eBay

I fitted those lights and I've been very pleased with them. My originals were rusting and the LH one had an advisory for the reflector. The new ones sailed through the MOT and my local garage is _very_ **** about headlights. Drilling the sidelight holes is bit of a pain, but not a deal breaker.

Are they brighter than stock? I can't see that they'll be much different compared to a brand new stock unit but I think you'll be surprised at how far the originals have deteriorated. I thought that for 40 quid they were worth a shot and I was pleased I fitted them. Also, being plastic and glass they wont rust out 😀

EDIT: always read to the end of the thread 😀

Last edited by Morat; Feb 24, 2019 at 02:54 AM.