hey guys this is my first official post in the forum i currently own a 2008 xkr portfolio and would like to add the newer 2010+ xkr mirrors on it, i would like to ask anyone if they have tried it already and if it can even be done easily as just like changing any other mirror. also is there is there any easy way to to put in a aux cable in? thanks for your help

 

Hi, Dux. You can add an aux input (and iPod input) with the Audio Connectivity Module, Part No. CSP 16491.

I think changing the mirrors may be tricky - it depends if you're trying to add functionality like folding or electrochromic dimming. If the existing door module doesn't have the wiring or capability to support them, swapping the mirror won't give you the features you want. The module may be the same, so that may be OK; the wiring may even be there as part of a standard loom. But you'd probably need someone with the Jag diagnostic software to go in and configure the module to tell the car that it now has new capabilities.

 

O ok so yea my mirrors automatically dim the primary reason I want to change is basically for cosmetics. I like the tiny chrome they added on the especially how they fold when the car locks

 

Do your mirrors fold at all? To test, press the left and right mirror buttons simultaneously - if the option is fitted, they will fold. And, if they do, you should be able to select automatic folding via the screen (Veh. settings. > Security > Mirror fold back).

If the option wasn't fitted, the easiest option is to get a pair of mirrors from the same model that do have the foldback motor fitted. It's likely that mirrors from the later models will fit (the picture in the manuals is the same), but I'm not sure. However, in either case, I think you'll need a Jag diagnostic system to 'turn on' the option so the car knows it's there.

 

To the best of my knowledge the 08s had folding mirrors. I think the only thing you will not be able to do without re-wiring is to have the turn signals in the housings work.

 

Yea I just tried mine and they don't fold automatically they fold manually but they dont have the motors in the to fold automatically

 

The same motors do both manual & automatic fold, it's just a question of how they get activated. If you go to Veh. settings. > Security and there's no 'Mirror fold back' setting, then it means the auto fold option isn't available.

I'm not sure why that would be the case, though - as far as I can see from old brochures, power fold and auto fold were part of a single option which also included mirror heating & memory. They became standard on the MY09 model.