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Aug 28, 2018 | 10:43 AM

WullieJIrvine

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S Type radio upgrade

Ok so getting no replies to my last post I thought I would try here again. Can someone who knows enough about taking a radio unit out and replacing it with a super DAB radio unit please let me know if this radio

Pioneer AVIC-Z710DAB Car Stereo

will fit my S Type Jaguar 54 plate please.
Many thanks

Wullie

Aug 28, 2018 | 11:44 AM

JagV8

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Worst case you could read up on here for what's previously been done.
Also on https://www.jaguarforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27

My feeling is you've no chance.

Aug 30, 2018 | 05:48 AM

Warspite

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I've managed to upgrade my head unit in almost every vehicle I've owned, but the S-Type is the exception. My '02 has the premium sound option where no aftermarket vendor makes harnesses nor adapters for (other than the antenna).

A good cassette adapter with mini plug takes care of an iPod/phone, and can even be used for input for a Bluetooth interface.
A TomTom handles the Nav.

The only thing I can't compensate for is a backup camera.

At least I'm not considering destruction and construction costs that exceed the value of the car.

Aug 31, 2018 | 01:02 AM

mikchek

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I am getting mine done tomorrow. Yes that unit will fit. If you have the premium sound option you will have to add a new amp if you want to keep the sub and center channel.

Sep 1, 2018 | 04:53 AM

JagV8

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How is it going to connect into the rest of the car's networks?

Sep 1, 2018 | 10:27 AM

clubairth1

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Does your car have factory navigation?
If so it will not be possible to upgrade with anything aftermarket.

Plenty of threads on upgrades if you DON'T have navigation.
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Sep 5, 2018 | 07:31 AM

benwillcox

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If you have factory navigation, your best bet is to modify it to run Android - you'll get bluetooth music streaming, DAB radio, reversing camera just like any modern Android head unit etc etc.
I've documented the process for this on my website: www.jagdroid.org

Ben

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Jan 1, 2025 | 06:29 AM

BillSF9c

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Oops - page not found...

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Originally Posted by jagv8

worst case you could read up on here for what's previously been done.
Also on https://www.jaguarforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27

my feeling is you've no chance.

Jan 1, 2025 | 10:04 AM

JagV8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BillSF9c

Oops - page not found...

6+ years ago it was there. Apparently no longer.

That's the thing with ancient threads sometimes.

Jan 2, 2025 | 09:44 AM

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