My XJR rear view mirror hasn't had the auto dimming feature working for a while. A few nights ago I just turned it up because i was on the eway for about an hour and was being blinded by the people behind me.
I forgot about it and left it up like that to find it the next morning with a huge bubble looking thing on the top of the mirror. I have read that there is fluid inside but nothing is leaking out. Since these aren't cheap and there is a potential to break the windshield when taking it off, is there any fix besides a replacement mirror assembly?

Thanks

 

A very common problem only resolved with a replacement mirror. The supplier replaced them en mass for free up to 4-5 years ago. Now you gotta find a replacement one.

 

You should run no risk of windshield breakage when removing the mirror. It simply slides off its mount by pushing down toward the dash along the plane of the windshield.

You will need to find a replacement if you want a functioning auto-dimming feature. These are available used (see eBay, specializedpartsplanet.com, and others) and now, I believe, in aftermarket versions.

Magna Donnelly
49 West Third Street
Holland, MI 49423

. . . is the manufacturer (or at least the U.S. representative). I received a replacement mirror when mine failed in 2007, when my car was eight years old.

I do believe the program was long ago ended, but I couldn't hurt to rattle their cage about this. You have nothing to lose by doing so.

 

Contact Sybesmas for repair info

It will cost $97 the last time I checked (a few weeks ago)

bob gauff

 

This is the first time that I've ever heard of anyone refurbishing electrochromic mirrors. This is a great thing to know about!

Here's the website for Sybesma's Electronics.

 

I have one available $65 shipped- PM me if interested.

 

Do you still have it and will it work for a 2000 XJR? If so consider it sold!

 

You still have rear view mirror

 

[QU;847049]I have one available $65 shipped- PM me if interested.[/QUOTE]
Can you contact me please 8057589722

 

[QUOTE=motorcarman;847002]Contact Sybesmas for repair info

It will cost $97 the last time I checked (a few weeks ago)

How do I know what I have the dealer told me that there were 2 types the came with car ? 99 jaguar x8 how many pins

 

[QUOTE=Joaquin Leal;1597692]It does NOT MATTER what mirror is supposed to fit the car if you send the original mirror, they will repair it.

There are several options
Twilight Sentinel
Rain Sensing

Later cars have a compass.

Just send the original mirror and install it when it is returned.

bob

 

Yes use Sybesma's, I did so last year, had it back with in a week, good as new.

Contact : Services Sybesma's Electronics

 

I've used them as well, and they were great to deal with, even from my part of the world

 

I also used them on my 97 X300. Quick, easy, warranted.