Does anyone know if the factory radio for the 2001 XJ8 has a AUX IN jack on the back? If so I can run the FM Direct Adapter to it for better performance.

If not any good ideas other than the wireless way?

Thanks,
Thomas

 

There is no dedicated AUX in. However, there are several threads in here descibing the process of adding an AUX input for Sirius, XM, iPod or other mp3 players by hijacking the audio signals coming from the CD changer.

I've done it for my '00 XJ8 with a Sirius rado and it works and sounds great - it's not terribly difficult, especially if you can wield a soldering iron with a bit of confidence (or have a friend that can).

It simply requires removing the CD changer (easy) taking the top off (easy) and soldering some new cables to a small circuit board that is at the back of the changer (easy if you can solder); and running a long stereo audio cable from the cabin where your'e XM is going to be back to the changer in the trunk (probably the most time consuming part).

Here's one of the threads, for example: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=11943

 

Thank you, it sounds like we are doing the exact same thing. I will also be installing the Parrot.

I have another question, could you just remove the CD changer completely and use the wiring that feeds it to do what you did assuming I was doing away completely with the CD changer? Where do the CD changer feeds originate from and how far would they be from the ashtray where you installed the satellite radio? You said ("and soldering some new cables to a small circuit board that is at the back of the changer") what other component or adapter would I have to use besides the CD changer if I was going to capture the audio signal for a AUX/in jack for my Satellite radio?

Thanks,
Thomas

 

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XJ8VDP,

It is my understanding from the threads I have read on the subject, that the head unit requires the CD Changer to be connected to be able to select it for the playing of the aux device.

 

The JVC has a CD Player. Plus all of the six CD's that where in the CD unit in the trunk are on my iPod that I plug in to the USB port on the front of the JVC.

Thanks

 

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The CD changer needs to be left connected - the head unit talks to it via the AInet connections at power up, and if it isn't there, the head does not offer the CD as a selection. Same for the Amplifier - it talks with the head unit. Replacing the head with aftermarket requires new amps also.

The Changer is in the trunk, and the easiest place to intecept the signals is in the changer... all you need is a long cable (stereo shielded) run from your XM back to the changer; and to modify the changer as shown in the links.

 

QuadManiac could you please send this picture to me since I don't have the ability to view it. Jag AUX selector.jpg I'm going to install a Sirus unit with a mini jack through the CD changer and a pair of relays with a micro switch in the ash tray compartment in a 2004 XJ8 keeping the ash try cover functional and lighter socket functional. This way I'll have both the CD changer and hide the Sirus. I'll document the entire process and post it in the forum.
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Does anyone know about resetting error codes? I have an airbag fault.

 

Can you see this?

 

No, I can't even see the thumbnail

Bill

 

Hey shadow, you're a new member and minimum need 10 posts to benefit all the features .New Member Sticky Thread states on that

 

After reading about modifing the CD changer and adding relays to allow the Sirius Radio a input port into the Stereo system. I pulled out the CD changer and found that instead of one cable there is a 2 wire cable that easliy unplugs and a 3 wire cable that does nor easily unplug. Before I go further I want to see if anyone has some knowledge about the 2004 XJ radio. Is it possible to get audio wiring diagrams some where?

Many Thanks
Bill

 

04 uses fiber optic for audio signals, so the CD butcher method described eslewhere won't work... there may be a way to get to copper audio signals inside, but haven't seen it described as of yet.