'05 and earlier XLR's had some headlight issues that I think have been corrected by going to a different vendor.
One involved a recall. My recall never said why but I believe it had to do with the bulb/connector being a possible fire hazard.
A second issue involves the daytime running lights (DRL) actually melting the finish on the inside lens which made it look frosted. This was not covered by a recall but most dealers will change the assembly under warranty (but apparently don't have to).
The headlight assemblies apparently cost around $1,000 each so it is kind of a big deal. I think mine were changed twice, the first time for the DRL/lens problem and the second time on the official recall (I am not sure they needed to be changed that time but they had to honor the recall).
In both cases, I have heard of owners who were less than happy with the installation of the new assemblies due to poor alignment with the body panels. There is no reason it shouldn't be done correctly and it can be. Don't accept less.
Take a look at your running lights... the lens should be clear. By the way, we noticed ours when one of those lights burned out. Let the dealer change those. They remove the front wheel, then the fender liner to get to them. You might be able to do it at home but why would you want to?
One involved a recall. My recall never said why but I believe it had to do with the bulb/connector being a possible fire hazard.
A second issue involves the daytime running lights (DRL) actually melting the finish on the inside lens which made it look frosted. This was not covered by a recall but most dealers will change the assembly under warranty (but apparently don't have to).
The headlight assemblies apparently cost around $1,000 each so it is kind of a big deal. I think mine were changed twice, the first time for the DRL/lens problem and the second time on the official recall (I am not sure they needed to be changed that time but they had to honor the recall).
In both cases, I have heard of owners who were less than happy with the installation of the new assemblies due to poor alignment with the body panels. There is no reason it shouldn't be done correctly and it can be. Don't accept less.
Take a look at your running lights... the lens should be clear. By the way, we noticed ours when one of those lights burned out. Let the dealer change those. They remove the front wheel, then the fender liner to get to them. You might be able to do it at home but why would you want to?