giusemanuel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:34 pm Thank you so much RPSN for your very complete answer.
Last Monday I was in Jaguar reporting the problem, they took the data and told me that if the car had been under warranty they would have replaced headlights without problem. However, as the warranty has expired, the dealer is still trying to report the problem to central italian Jaguar. He told me
that it will take about a week to get an answer from Jag and that they will probably offer me a headlight replacement where I will have to pay a percentage of the cost of the headlights. Which is nonetheless absurd for me considering that it is a manufacturing defect.
In addition, he also told me that a recall campaign was starting a few years ago for this problem and that it was then blocked due to Covid. I tried to search online but i could not find any official campaign for my VIN.
A friend with 3.0L had the same problem and Jaguar replaced them under warranty.
I have read the bulletins and it would seem that there are details for the replacement as the condensation in my case is considerable and does not go away when I turn on the headlights. Indeed, keeping the headlights ON condensation increases because there is a greater difference in temperature compared to the outside. The condensation tends to go away afater about 1/2 day, but some small signs of humidity remains.
I will try to see if there is a vent or plug in the area where you photographed.
All this is absurd, my mother's FIAT PANDA MY 2010 does not have these problems.
With regards to you paying a percentage towards the cost of replacement LED headlights, I had a door window glass and seal replaced by my Jaguar main dealer a while ago due to vertical scratches (which is a common fault). My car was outside the 3 year manufacturer’s warranty and I paid a percentage towards it (think it was around 50%).
If you do have the headlights renewed, I hope it cures the condensation issue? Member simpleR mentioned earlier that he had one of the LED headlights renewed and condensation still appears in it under certain conditions (although it doesn’t run with water and disappears when it’s warmer outside). It could also be worthwhile asking your friend (who’s had them renewed under warranty) whether or not the issue has been resolved?
The F-Type headlamp assemblies are very expensive.....this is a Jaguar UK link for them which includes detailed diagrams with prices https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... nd/jaguar/
The only documents I have on the headlamp condensation are the technical bulletins I posted earlier. They most certainly show that 'drip marks or streaks in the condensation' are what Jaguar states as ‘abnormal exterior lamp condensation that may be covered by warranty.’
You mention that the condensation tends to go away after about half a day and some small signs of humidity remain. My car’s Xenon headlamps do something similar but I’ve learnt to live with it after the initial shock!
I do agree that these F-Type headlamp condensation issues are absurd!.....I haven’t noticed anywhere near as much on the other cars in my household. My missus has a Ford with new shape clear headlamp lenses and not once have I ever seen drip marks or streaks in the condensation, I’ve only seen a very slight misting of them.