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You need a RH mirror. In Powerfold Door Mirrors, there's electrochromatic and non-electrochromatic options. Further to that, Part Number changes with VIN range. I recall previously checking a question about compatability with other Jaguar model mirrors and finding the P/N's are different.
Before jumping into the considerable cost of a new mirror, I recommend some investigation to determine whether the fault is electrical (circuit / switch / motor) or mechanical (drive gear). You could, like several others before you, buy a new mirror only to find it doesn't fix the problem.
I'm following this thread because my tired XKR has fully working power fold mirrors, and it's the first Jag I've owned where they haven't given up the ghost long since. I'm interested to learn what proactive maintenance is possible to keep them limber. In my last car - an XJ - they'd failed because the gears were a corroded mess and the motors couldn't get them to move (and nor could I) and as I recall their shaft connection was slipping. I suppose a slipping interference fit shaft could be temperature related - but I'm not (yet) familiar with the XK mirror design.
The mirror should fold back against the vehicle on impact - if it was rigid, it would break off. Your mirror head could just be knocked off the drive peg. Worth trying a reset as described in the Owner's Handbook:
The mirror should fold back against the vehicle on impact -
Graham
I assume that includes pivoting forwards against the body i.e if hit from the rear of the car. So, can I push the mirror housing in that direction without harming it - hoping to find some lubrication access?
...... I'm interested to learn what proactive maintenance is possible to keep them limber. .....
The greatest enemy to Jaguar powerfold door mirrors in the UK is rain and road salt. Regular cleaning and use of all functions (the fold AND mirror glass position adjustment) seems to keep them functional. The worst thing is leaving them extended and in the same position for long periods.
No one else drives my XK and I could just leave the mirrors in the same set position. I did this on my 2007 XK and they had definitely become "lazy" when I did eventually move them after three or four years. They'd lost the smooth action. I have my 2014 set to fold when I lock the vehicle and I also move the mirror glasses whenever I wash the vehicle. Nine years old and they still operate very smoothly.
I assume that includes pivoting forwards against the body i.e if hit from the rear of the car. So, can I push the mirror housing in that direction without harming it - hoping to find some lubrication access?
It does pivot forwards if hit from the rear. However, I'm not sure you can safely push a Powerfold mirror head out of position like this as a regular procedure without causing wear to the drive.
It does pivot forwards if hit from the rear. However, I'm not sure you can safely push a Powerfold mirror head out of position like this as a regular procedure without causing wear to the drive.
Graham
Fair point... although I was imagining doing this no more than once a year to get some grease or something into the mechanism.
Fair point... although I was imagining doing this no more than once a year to get some grease or something into the mechanism.
To avoid any dismantling, you could try Spray Grease in an aerosol. The straw would allow spraying behind the mirror glass. Plenty of brands available. WD40 do one in their product range which is available from Screwfix or Toolstation in the UK.
Jaguar XKR 2010 mirror body part number?
