I have had quite a few requests for TheJagWrangler Convertible Remote Top Controller and Coupe Remote Window Controller to also control the Powerfold mirror option.

Back when I designed the units, I did not even know Powerfold mirrors were an option!

I am nearing the time to reorder the the circuit boards, so I thought I would add this feature before I make any more.

Just wondering, who has Powerfold mirrors?

 

It was an option ?

 

Actually, I think that it was only supplied to the European Market.

 

I have a non-US spec Coupe with Powerfold (added to the Poll). My last non-US spec 2001 Coupe didn't have Powerfold.

Never use the fold function. If some idiot want's to get that close to my parked car, I'd prefer they only got close enough to hit the mirror and not the side.

The Powerfold option when coupled with the memory has an additional function - Passenger Door Mirror dipping.

To give the driver a clear view of the kerb when reversing, the passenger door mirror can be dipped without erasing the memory setting. The mirror dips by 7 degrees and further movement of the toggle switch dips it in 7 degree increments. When reverse gear is deselected, the mirror returns to the memory position.

Graham

 

Was reverse dipping available without the power fold? Or were they always combined?

 

I've never checked to see if my car has powerfold mirrors. I do not believe it does, but I know it has reverse dip.

 

Hi
I would like to add powerfold mirrors to our 2001 XJ8. The side mirrors stick out more than the ones of our 1990 Acura Legend. This causes some difficulty when we are taking the Jaguar out of the garage.

The garage has a double wide overhead door & opening.
When the Acura is in the garage and we have to be careful not to hit the side of the garage door opening with the mirror on the XJ8 passenger side (moving the Jaguar out of the garage).

I have not had any luck finding any powerfold mirrors to purchase.

Jim Lombardi

 

I believe the option was available on all U.S. spec cars after the "face lift" (2005-06 model years), and it was a standard feature on All Victory Editions. In regards to the reverse dip; I think that was standard on all U.S. cars as my 99 XK8 had it too.

 

It looks like about $400 a mirror to retrofit on an XJ8/R (about $600 on an XK8/R) using JPAM parts pricing and assuming the parts are really available. I am not sure if any programming may be required or it is just plug and play.

 

Hi
Internet search on Jaguar XJ powerfold, turned up a website (www.thedrivenman.com) that are selling them as a pair for $600.

Site says 1998-2003 XJ8/R Power Fold Mirrors. Kit includes necessary relay.

I called them and they will be emailing me more detailed information (such as manufacturer and what is included in kit.

They are located in Tenn (USA).

Jim Lombardi

 

You might also search Japanese sites as my past experience has been that folding mirrors seem to be highly concentrated in that region, even more so than europe.

 

They are usually plentiful on ebay.co.uk, *BUT* you have to account for the fact that the glass is setup for RHD. You could always swap the glass from your LHD mirrors. Or, you might be able to swap the glass from side to side if they can be fitted upside down in the bracketry.

In Europe, there is no requirement for flat glass on the driver side, so it may be convex/aspherical on both sides.

As you know, there is no need to repaint because you can use your existing mirror covers. If you get chrome ones, you could always sell the chrome covers to someone who covets the chrome covers

 

My 97 has reverse dipping. Really a nice feature.

1. Put it in reverse
2. Pull back on the mirror adjuster joy stick - you don't need to switch to the passenger side
3. one bump = 7 deg down, two bumps = 14 deg down
4. When you put it in Drive or Park the mirror returns to where it started.

..and no power fold mirrors, but I still want one of Steve's TheJagWrangler Convertible Remote Top Controller

 

I would have liked the mirrors to fold out when ignition switched on and in when off...sometimes forget to fold them..

 

I know what you mean. It's just as annoying when you forget to unfold them before driving off

 

For those who have the option, which would be your preferred mirror unfolding/folding automatic trigger?

1. Ignition on/off ?

2. Door lock/unlock ?

3. A two button sequence with the remote...the same way the remote top conroller and remote window controller works ?

4. None...I like the manual control.

 

I wish my powerfold mirrors would fold and unfold when I lock unlock using the key fob.
Folding with door locking could be a problem since the doors lock as soon as you engage D or R !

 

Look on the positive side - it would lower wind resistance!

The 'drive away' door locking option is usually activated by default for UK vehicles but can be disabled by the Dealer.

All other markets don't necessarily have this option...............?

Graham

 

So if we triggered the mirrors to fold/unfold along with any lock/unlock operation as long as the ignition is off it seems that might work pretty well. That would include remote operation with the key fob.

Lock/unlock operations with the ignition on would not affect the mirror.

If you wanted to manually lock your door while in the car before driving away, you would just do it with the ignition on to avoid folding the mirrors unintentionally.

 

Scanning through the thread responses again from the 'have powerfold' and 'like to have powerfold', that seems to be the ideal control configuration.

Graham