Mirror replacement with compass
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Mirror replacement with compass
I have just possibly wasted some money by buying a mirror with compass for my 2005 xkr convertible. Does anyone know if this can go as a direct swop for a mirror without a compass? This question was asked about 6 years ago, but there weren't any replies.........
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The wiring diagram for the OEM Jaguar mirror lists the compass feature, but as it shows no specific wiring connection, then it looks like the compass is self contained or needs no more than the basic power and ground arrangements, included here:
Listed mirror wires are ignition switched supply, mirror tint output to both door mirrors, auto lamp connection to the BPM, an input from the reversing light circuit and a ground wire.
Listed mirror wires are ignition switched supply, mirror tint output to both door mirrors, auto lamp connection to the BPM, an input from the reversing light circuit and a ground wire.
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Forgot to mention my mirror has compass and homelink and monitor.
The compass is built in so you don't need new wiring for compass. So if you only need compass and want to just change the mirror, you can get old Donnelly mirror with compass. Gentex mount is different to Donnelly's.
In addition to the mount change, I have run the cable for rear view camera from the rear end to the mirror.
The compass is built in so you don't need new wiring for compass. So if you only need compass and want to just change the mirror, you can get old Donnelly mirror with compass. Gentex mount is different to Donnelly's.
In addition to the mount change, I have run the cable for rear view camera from the rear end to the mirror.
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Bet you $50.00 that if you haven't bent the little grill on the Roof console, you will! Good Luck!! If you come up with a good way to straighten the Console grill, please let me know!!!!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Thanks, guys. I'll let you know what happens when I receive the item and try to install. I shall be very careful, and have selected the correct tools: 2ft crowbar, 4lb lump hammer, long screwdriver, small propane blowtorch and plumbers soldering iron at the ready.
I am not sure if I will need a hydraulic jack-hammer for this task, but if so I'll have to hire one. Are there any suggestions for additional tools to help with this job, anyone?
I am not sure if I will need a hydraulic jack-hammer for this task, but if so I'll have to hire one. Are there any suggestions for additional tools to help with this job, anyone?
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So you owe me $50!!!!!!! Anyone know of a reliable bailiff near Houston, just in case.........? Prepared to pay anything up to $49 for this valuable service!!!
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Not fair Diddion!! I didn't know you had a Soft-Top.....I don't even know what's up there by your Mirror.....I should have known you were going to pull a fast one on me! Tell you what! You come to Houston and I'll be happy to give you the 50 Bucks!
Honestly, I have never been in a XK Convertible..........Billy Clyde in Houston
Honestly, I have never been in a XK Convertible..........Billy Clyde in Houston
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diddion, I appreciate your generous feeling! I also have a cousin in Fort Worth, as a matter of fact, Betsy is the Mayor of "Cowtown", as we call it....
Come on over and I will come meet you and personally give you the 50 Bucks....of course 50 Bucks US is only about 30 of your Pounds, so you would have to spend it in "Cowtown" to get full value!
I look forward to your visit! Billy Clyde in Houston