With the help of members here, I have been able to convert a Ford FDS2000 with a non working proprietary Sony CDROM, to a fully functioning Jaguar PDU with a more modern, and fully functional ATAPI CDROM!

I have a couple of questions for those that also have a PDU.

1. If I wanted to replace the battery pack, what do I buy? I know I need six cells, but I can't figure out the cell size.

2. Does the non-working Sony CD-ROM have any value to anyone? I want to chuck it, but want to make sure it isn't worth anything to anyone else. The CD-ROM powers up and spins, it just doesn't seem to be able to read CDs.

3. When replacing the old circuitboard for a new one, so that a modern ATAPI CDROM could be used, I found no use for that old circuitboard. Same question as #2, could it be valuable to anyone, or is it safe to throw it out?

 

What was needed to do the conversion to make it work? (Is there a write-up already? I couldn't find it.)

 

Post 8 in topic: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/jaguar-pdu-manuals-software-126647/

There I have written that I build replacement circuit boards for the Jaguar PDU / Ford FDSFDS2. Haven't wrote a complete write up but if you are having troubles with your Sony CD drive I can help you.

 

Thanks. I don't see there what was done to go from Ford to Jaguar?

 

 

I have replaced the battery pack with six 2,800 mAH sub-C NiCD batteries. There is a small heat switch that has to be brought over from the battery pack, but it is just a case if soldering two wires at each end of the battery pack. The black wire goes from the negative post of Battery #1 while the red wire goes from the positive post of Battery #6, all meeting back at a three position female plug.

I tried to get the data from the heat switch, but it's very hard to read. I have deducted that it is a Microtherm T11v switch. I have found other kinds of Microtherm switches, mainly T11a, but I'm not sure of the differences. I am leaving the photos here in case anyone ever needs it in the future.



Microtherm Switch Rear


Microtherm Switch Front - T11V


Microtherm Switch Front again

 

Hi Gijzzy,

my Name is Marc and i have a Problem with the CD Rom Drive in my PDU.
Is it possible to get a replacement circuit?

Thanks forward

Marc

 

Yes you can, I have send you an e-mail.

 

Is it possible to get a replacement circuit?

 

No problem, I have got one is stock for you. If you can let me know your e-mail (by putting it in your profile) I will contact you for a board.

 

Ok good it should now visible
Thanks

 

Hallo Gijssy,

I have a FDS2000 and i have the cd-drive not working, i need it for faultfinding of my Escort Cosworth EEC IV.
Do you still have those adaptor pcb's.
I'm dutch to, so... ik hoop dat je me kunt redden Haha.

Groeten,

Fran,

 

Sorry for the delay but no problem, I have stock! Can you let me know some more contact details I will contact you.

Edit, i have seen your email address, I will contact you