Follow these instructions to get your Jag a new sound.
Tools needed:
Torx 35 screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Soldering iron + Flux + Soldering wire
Step 1
Remove radio module from the center console
Jaguar XJ
Play Video
Jaguar X-Type
Play Video
Jaguar S-Type
Play Video
Step 2
Get into the radio unit
Remove 4 screws (Torx 35) to get the unit out from the rails (2 screws on each side)
Unscrew the holding brackets and remove them (non touchscreen version)
Unscrew the screws holding the upper lid and the power socket and remove the lid
Unscrew the CD module and remove it
Open the cable lock by pulling out it’s ends and remove the flex-cable
Get the daughter board out by unplugging it (pull upwards)
Step 3
Soldering
Remote controls and DC power
Feed the cables through the ventilation holes on the back of the unit. Put them through the lowest ones.
Solder the DC power cable to the GND (BLACK wire) and ACC (RED wire) dots
Solder the 3.5 jack cable (RED wire) to REMOCON dot
RCA cables
Feed the cables through the ventilation holes on the back of the unit
Solder the RED RCA cable wires (redand blue) to the main board
Solder the WHITE RCA cable wires (yellowand blue) to the CD transport
* For both wires you need to locate and solder on to the 4th contact
Step 4
Ribbon cable modification
Prepare the flex cable
Un-flex cable’s lower part
Isolate the 4th contact on the ribbon cable. You can either apply duct tape or cut it out. I find cutting it out easier, but if you are afraid of doing so, choose 1st option.
Step 5
Connecting Jagaux adapter
Plug 'n' Play
Plug the wires according to photos
Microphone plugs into PINK socket. Make sure it’s in by pressing firmly on the jack
Microphone is barely noticeable, when installed at the mirror. If you will hide it behind the roof console, it could be hard to hear you for the caller
Step 6
Programming wheel buttons
Programming and testing
Turn ignition on
Locate programming button on Jagaux adapter. Press and hold till you see LEDs blink
Press Mute – Forward – Backward
Test them (each press will light up a corresponding LED)