1998 XJ8.

So the Jaguar isn't actually my car, it's my sister's. She knows nothing about cars, and I'm a Mercedes guy, and she (and her car) are 500 miles away from me. But I'm still the one she calls on.....

She was pulling out of her driveway today and snagged the passenger side mirror on the gate. It's broken - I don't know exactly what that means (hanging by the electrical, or cracked, or just doesn't work) but I do know it's more than just the glass. She asked me to find a replacement for her somewhere. Before I go scrounging around the salvage yards out here, I thought I'd ask if there's someplace y'all prefer to buy this type of part? I've tried a couple of my go-to Mercedes parts places that also sell Jaguar parts, and neither of them list the mirrors in their catalogs. A couple of googles for Jaguar passenger side mirror gave me lots of hits for replacement glass, but no hits for the whole assembly.

First newb question: All the places I've hit for parts want to know if this is a base model, or an L. I've googled pictures of both, and don't see a difference in the mirrors. Is there a difference? The only thing my sister could tell me is that the mirror has memory, so it follows the seat position.

Next newb question: Is this something that's fairly easy to replace? I talked her through changing the thermostat when it needed replacement - she knows what the tools are, and she's willing, she just has never worked on a car before. Thermostats, though, are pretty limited in where they can be and how you have to get to them. Mirrors are a different story. If this involves removing a door panel, it might be better to wait until the next time I go out to visit. And if someone has a link they can direct me to with directions, I'll print it out and take it with me and you'll have both my and my sister's thanks.

 

I really liked the guys at Specialized British Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA back when I lived down there and was restoring/modifying my XJS. They've usually got some really good cars to work from. Just give them a ring, they ship last I checked.

Specialized British Recycling

J

 

the wing mirror on XJ's is very simple to remove and replace - there is a black triangle trim piece that clips to the inside of the door, this covers a torx bolt that bolts the mirror on. To remove the trim just use a flat bladed screwdriver and gently pry it so you can pull it towards the back of the car. Unbolt it, with the window down so you can support it with one hand, or have someone hold it while you undo it. Unclip the wiring, then opposite to install.
There is a question to ask your sister, does the car have powerfold mirrors?

 

Thanks, guys, I'll ask her and get on the phone to the recycler place.

 

I have program on my PC that runs Jaguar JTIS (Jaguar Technician Information System) CD. I looked up the door mirror r&i operation that give instructions for each step of the removal and installation with illustrations. I was going to include these in PDF files in this post, but after I uploaded the files into the reply post I could not get them to download (in the preview mode) when I tried the option to open or save them.

I was able to upload (and view in the preview) these 2 jpg files that make up the first pdf file (note - double click the jpg images for larger view).

Here are two jpg files that made up the first pdf file:
1) 98 jaguar xj8 exterior mirror r&i 76.10.52.jpg

2) 98 jaguar xj8 exterior mirror r&i 76.10.52.jpg


Send me an email and I will send you the instructions by attaching the pdf files (there are 7 files) in a reply email message.

Also I found out that only XJ8 made for England and some for Canada have the Powerfold mirrors.

 

Here are the 1st 5 PDF files for XJ8 front door mirror R&I

1) 98 jaguar xj8 front exterior mirror r&r 76.10.52.pdf
2) 98 jaguar xj8 front door trim panel 76.34.01.pdf
3) 98 jaguar xj8 front door armrest 76.34.22.pdf
Removed 4th PDF file - It was for Rear Door
5) 98 jaguar xj8 front door finish panel 76.47.11.pdf

 

Here are the 6th (which is Jpg file) and 7th file (PDF file) for XJ8 front door mirror R&I

7) 98 jaguar xj8 battery r&r 86.15.15.pdf

 

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Thanks for your taking time and trouble to upload those useful documents

 

That seems to be a relief when you already have been helped by a lot of people here. I hope that you can find the desired jaguar parts that you needed and the learning that you have had with them would be taken with good care and considerations. Hope all is well by now.

 

I have 2000 xjr can anyone help by telling me which sensor is bank 2...( where bank 2 is located? and best place to find replacement 02 sensor.


Thanks

 

You can contact our vendors first

Nalley Jaguar

JPAM

or off the site

www.motorcarsltd.com

www.jagbits.com

 

Look at this image (Thank you test point - it was in one of your posts): (to view larger image - put your mouse pointer on the image)
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I have not shopped for this part yet. You might try AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts stores. They are also on the internet.
I do not know if they sell oem parts there.

 

Thanks to all the post they really help.
Regards
Gareth
South Africa