offside mirror motor replacement on a 1999 XKR

[David Jay]

I need to replace a broken offside mirror on my 1999 Jag XKR convertible

I have purchased a complete offside mirror assembly which contains a motor with only two connection leads

The mirror on my car has three conection leads and the mirror retracts electrically

The supplier of the mirror assembly assures me that his motor will allow the mirror to work fully and to retract electrically.

Please let me know if he is correct.

Many thanks  David Jay

[N6 JMX]

Hi David, it may be the case that your existing 3 lead mirror assembly has the heated element as well as the folding system (motor). Perhaps your second-hand replacement does not have the heating element - something you can check by working out which wires connect to the car to allow the mirror to fold electrically - try it on the bench using a power supply or battery to work out the wiring connections and check.

Unless your glass is broken on your existing mirror, it may be possible to swap the parts around so that you get both heat and folding!

N6 JMX

[David Jay]

Thank you so much N6 JMX

I've followed your advice and both the heat and folding operations are working perfectly