Gents has your rearview developed a brown film in it, like a bubble. If yes did you change out or tried to fix.

Eon

 

The liquid crystal leaks inside -- I believe the heat does them in. Its unfortunately a common failure with dimming mirrors - and an expensive one.

For a while some got replacements when they called the manufacturer direct - but I believe that ended years ago. If you do a Google search I think you will find a lot of information.

No fix that I know of -- on other cars many get an aftermarket. I know of one person who had this happen on an outside mirror and was able to separate the two layers and remove the outside clear glass and clean off the LC layer and reuse the mirror (no dimming now obviously) don't know if this is possible with the design of the Jaguar inside

 

This might help https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17719

 

As an aside, I would NOT use the block-o-wood approach to remove/reattach the mirror from the windscreen but use small pocket screwdrivers to lever the mirror on/off throught the slots in the mount base. I have replaced dozens and I broke a mount from the windscreen trying to 'POP' the mirror onto the mount resulting in the replacement of the windscreen so I am not a proponent of force. Since then I have used leverage. If you put 2 small flat blade screwdrivers in the 2 slots in a VEE you can lever the mirror on and off with LITTLE to NO strain to the glass. The mirror is removed by prying it down and installed by prying it UP. Be careful not to damage the wiring!!!

bob gauff

 

I do agree with Bob but my approach recently was with a forward and downward force with my hand. http://www.gusglikas.com/AutoRepairMirrorRepair.htm In either case you stand to cause damage to the windshield if you are not careful.

 

Would any one know where I can find the clip?would dealer sell it? the miiror was in my trunk when i bought the car. doesnt look like it has leaked old owner said he got tired of it rattling and took it off and broke the clip in the process.

 

I understand the clip is unavailable from Jaguar. You should look at repairing it or re manufacture the clip.

 

I got my new mirror from Sybesma back in June. Because I was in the area I picked it up and installed it right in their parking lot. Since it was an exchange unit, it came with everything I needed.

Ken

 

Great folks to deal with!

 

Great Information

 

Ken

Thanx for the update. I will get on their website this AM and order. What was approx cost?

Eon

 

Update,....Just got off the phone with Sybesmas. They no longer stock ready to ship units, Still $95, but you ship your mirror to them along with your mailing address and phone contact #. When it arrives they will contact you for credit card payment, 48 to 72 hr turnaround back to ya....