Folding mirrors

[Blue11]

Hi all, does anyone know of Jaguar fitter that could upgrade my none folding mirrors to folding on XF 2019 plate   ( 2020 ), I’ve been told by Virtue Jaguar Exeter that it’s not possible as it would require a new loom ! I think this is rubbish so any clues please 

[N6 JMX]

Hi James, I would not be too quick to dismiss the dealer as to the extent of the requirements. Many manufacturers took many steps to reduce costs / expand profitability, and not installing parts / capability that wasn't being paid for by the first customer were not installed. In addition to the wiring harness, there would be switch pack amendments, software update and of course the all important motors to fold the mirrors - it's a lot of parts.

That said, are you positive your XF does not have folding mirrors, just not switched on? In some vehicles, there is a tab in the vehicle settings menu to make mirrors fold automatically on locking, on others there is a requirement to hold the lock button on the fob for several seconds to make the mirrors fold. And, on some, the mirrors are folded by pressing both adjustment buttons on the door armrest at the same time. Have you experimented?

N6 JMX