Hey everyone, I would really like to replace the air and audio controls on my 2005 S-type 4.2 with the Navigation.. Does anyone know if this is possible with the wiring? It will probably cost an arm and a leg but I just would like to check into it Has anyone done it before?

 

Due to the astronomical cost, those who check into it usually wind up purchasing a Garmin or Tom-Tom unit. A fraction of the cost, a much more effective system, and you can move it from vehicle to vehicle....

Now some of the smart phones out there are superceding the need for Garmins and Tom-Toms. Wait a couple more years and you'll be able to buy a $30 chip that plugs into your ear and whispers directions to you in the sultry voice of your choosing....

 

Its not so much about needing the navigation to get around, its the look of the dash that I would like to have the screen for the audio etc. Theres new navigation units on ebay for about 800.. would it be possible to install it or no due to wiring issues?

 

You'll probably find it cheaper selling your car private party and buying another S with Nav...Heck, might as well get a STR...

 

You are most likely right, I have it paid off though and with 50,000 miles on it I just would hate to trade it in yet. I can live without navigation it was more of a check in and see if its possible. I love everything else about the car besides Gaudin Jaguar Las Vegas service and some of the problems; but when you buy Jaguar you kind of expect to have some things go wrong through their reputation.

 

There are existing threads about doing it so Search is your friend.

Also details on Jaguar Forum.co.uk • Index page and don't neglect the X-Type section there.

Hope to buy parts from ebay / wreckers as new are super-expensive.

 

There's a double din kit you can get and you can get a far superior head unit and navigation system from the after market...Jag's nav is slow, doesn't do traffic and gets it's map info off a map dvd which costs $200/year if you want the newest maps...You also cannot enter addresses while moving in the OEM, unless you can locate a hard to find Jag Nav upgrade disc...

 

It wasn't $30 bucks that's for sure but my wife has been suggesting where I should go for almost 30 years now. Sometimes it's sultry and others it's not ...

 

As "jagv8" stated, there are threads here where people have done it.

Here are the basics you will need.

New nav audio head unit with climate control

New climate control module

New nav drive for the trunk

Then there is the part about wiring that I don't know.

From what I've read, very expensive and complicated.

But it can be done if you absolutely need to.

 

Good summary.

Many cars are mostly pre-wired but you may need an optical lead. I really do recommend reading where I posted as people have published a lot of helpful detail.