Why are there two headlights on a Jaguar XJ6?
It was this requirement that ruined the appearance of the Jaguar XJ6, designed to have two 7″ bulbs plus two 5æ”; for the US market, the two 7″ had to be replaced with 5æ” with a filler ring around them. It also is the reason the early US-spec XJ-S has two round headlights on each side instead of the “Euro-style” single lamp assemblies.
Do you need head lights on a JAG?
When you’re driving your Jag down some desolate two-lane blacktop road at 140 mph on a moonless night, it’s helpful to be able to see where you’re going. Unfortunately, not all headlight systems are up to the task. If you have the US-spec four round headlights with the original sealed beam units in place, I suggest you slow down.
What kind of headlight system does a car need?
Laws had been established requiring all cars to have one of two types of headlight systems: two 7″ round headlights or four 5æ” round headlights.
Where does the wire go for a new headlight?
The small wire from the 3-prong connector right behind the headlights to the headlight that’s getting a new wire should be tied back into the other headlight at the socket, so that both of these skinny little wires are serving one headlight.
Where does the wiring go in a Jaguar?
So, the stock wiring goes from the bus on the firewall down to under the dash, through the headlight switch, back to the front left corner of the car, through the main/dip relay and the headlight fusebox, then out to the four headlights — all with wires that are barely adequate for the sorry headlights that came with the car.
How do you remove a headlight from a Jaguar?
Later, unplug the multi-plug from the headlight to separate the upper and lower securing bolts. Loosen the securing nut to the headlamp and reposition it. Then, remove the washer jet assembly from the headlamp and displace the clear of the lamp. Finally, take out the headlamp assembly.
It was this requirement that ruined the appearance of the Jaguar XJ6, designed to have two 7″ bulbs plus two 5æ”; for the US market, the two 7″ had to be replaced with 5æ” with a filler ring around them. It also is the reason the early US-spec XJ-S has two round headlights on each side instead of the “Euro-style” single lamp assemblies.
Where is the transmission on a Jaguar XJ6?
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The rear suspension is an independent type suspension which also have coil spring/shock absorber assemblies and a lower control arm. The rear driveshaft acts as the upper control arm. Power-assisted Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Jaguar XJ6 models covered in this manual.
When you’re driving your Jag down some desolate two-lane blacktop road at 140 mph on a moonless night, it’s helpful to be able to see where you’re going. Unfortunately, not all headlight systems are up to the task. If you have the US-spec four round headlights with the original sealed beam units in place, I suggest you slow down.