I have to remove a phone on my XJ8 (2005). When I press the phone icon, instead of showing "SIG" it shows "HANDSET" so I can't remove the old phone, I was wondering what I was doing wrong. I couldn't find an answer here or in the manual.

 

When the ignition is switched ON, the BT system searches for the last paired phone. If the phone is not found, then HANDSET is displayed.

If all you want to do is pair another phone, enter ##3#*# and press SEND to initiate the pairing process. At this stage, go through the DISCOVER procedure and this will overwrite the old paired phone.

Graham

Graham

 

I tried that and every time I get to the number 3 it goes to my third preset radio station

 

If button 3 is responding as a pre-set, the system has dropped out of phone mode and back into audio mode.

You have 2 minutes after switching on the ignition either to switch on the previously paired phone or enter ##3#*# and press SEND to initiate SIG mode. If neither of these are done within two minutes, the system reverts to HANDSET and drops out of phone mode.

I swap between two phones regularly but have only once had an issue with the system locking up. A hard reset fixed this.

Graham

 

Just wanted to let you know this worked. Thanks for the clarification.

 

Thanks for confirming the resolution.

I've added 'RESOLVED' to your thread title to help anyone looking for the answer to this issue in future.

Graham