VIN decoding question + Jag Bluetooth module question
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VIN decoding question + Jag Bluetooth module question
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums, and have just bought my first Jag, I'm hoping to do some upgrades, Hoping to upgrade the headlights to hids, install a Jag NAV unit and a few other bits, my car has the stock stereo / cd and the climate control. From what I have read on the forums there is some way of decoding the VIN to see if it was per wired for stuff like the nav unit, anyone know is this the case and if so how can I do it? Also I have been looking at some Jag Bluetooth modules on eBay, are they just a simple install and then the phone functionality on the stereo works? And do the 2004 era jaguar Bluetooth modules work with modern phones like iPhones? Thanks in advance
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What you want is the elm327 bluetooth adapter and the torque app for android if you have a droid, and if you don't have a droid, you're going to have to get the usb version of the elm327 and connect it to your computer with some free software.
I have been using the ELM327 and torque pro for about a year and I haven't found anything that this little device can't handle. It's also really great because it's so small and you can store it in your glovebox
I have been using the ELM327 and torque pro for about a year and I haven't found anything that this little device can't handle. It's also really great because it's so small and you can store it in your glovebox
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VIN doesn't indicate whether you have bluetooth. According to the VIN, I have a "high series" car but still I believe satnav was a chosen option, and I don't have phone/bluetooth/etc. Anyways, the thread title is suitable so:
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Bill,
Looks like some confusion in this thread.
I'm reading your question as being about Jaguar BlueTooth telephone, others are taking it as about BlueTooth scantool connection to the X-Type.
As far as the VIN giving the fitted options on the vehicle, the answer is NO. It distinguishes at the build level of whether the vehicle is Petrol or Diesel, Automatic or Manual but not down to the optional equipment level.
Jaguar Dealers in the UK and Ireland have access to this detailed information from the online Direct Dealer Warranty system. Spirit Motor Group in Dublin could give you a print out of this for your vehicle. This will show everything that was factory fitted to the vehicle.
The wiring harnesses are usually the same regardless of whether an accessory is fitted or not. In the case of BlueTooth telephone, this will be as far as the main telephone connector but the subsidiary harness which connects the equipment together and to the main harness is unlikely to be fitted.
BlueTooth telephone is an expensive extra and the technology is not cutting edge. My XK8 is factory fitted with BlueTooth but I wouldn't consider retro fitting the Jaguar installation as there's far superior aftermarket equipment available at lower cost.
Graham
Looks like some confusion in this thread.
I'm reading your question as being about Jaguar BlueTooth telephone, others are taking it as about BlueTooth scantool connection to the X-Type.
As far as the VIN giving the fitted options on the vehicle, the answer is NO. It distinguishes at the build level of whether the vehicle is Petrol or Diesel, Automatic or Manual but not down to the optional equipment level.
Jaguar Dealers in the UK and Ireland have access to this detailed information from the online Direct Dealer Warranty system. Spirit Motor Group in Dublin could give you a print out of this for your vehicle. This will show everything that was factory fitted to the vehicle.
The wiring harnesses are usually the same regardless of whether an accessory is fitted or not. In the case of BlueTooth telephone, this will be as far as the main telephone connector but the subsidiary harness which connects the equipment together and to the main harness is unlikely to be fitted.
BlueTooth telephone is an expensive extra and the technology is not cutting edge. My XK8 is factory fitted with BlueTooth but I wouldn't consider retro fitting the Jaguar installation as there's far superior aftermarket equipment available at lower cost.
Graham
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#6
Hey all
Thanks for posting replies, yep a bit of confusion on the thread, what I meant to ask was there a way of finding out if my car was per wired for premium options by using the vin, and I have that answer now so thanks, also I was asking about adding the Bluetooth module so I could use the phone buttons / function on my stereo, so It sounds like that will be an expensive option so I think I'll give that a miss, ideally I'd love to get a 2 din head unit installed with phone and gps, I know there is loads of threads on this but if anyone can recommend a good after market option that's not a nightmare to fit ill stick it on my shopping list, the confusion did answer another question i was going to ask anyway, I was curious about the elm ODBII adapter and the torque app so I'll be picking up one of those! Thanks for the help guys and sorry for causing confusion!
Thanks for posting replies, yep a bit of confusion on the thread, what I meant to ask was there a way of finding out if my car was per wired for premium options by using the vin, and I have that answer now so thanks, also I was asking about adding the Bluetooth module so I could use the phone buttons / function on my stereo, so It sounds like that will be an expensive option so I think I'll give that a miss, ideally I'd love to get a 2 din head unit installed with phone and gps, I know there is loads of threads on this but if anyone can recommend a good after market option that's not a nightmare to fit ill stick it on my shopping list, the confusion did answer another question i was going to ask anyway, I was curious about the elm ODBII adapter and the torque app so I'll be picking up one of those! Thanks for the help guys and sorry for causing confusion!
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Now they were handy images, was able to decode everything, To my dismay mine is a 4 Door Entry model but it has the leather so must have been an on order upgrdade
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What you want is the elm327 bluetooth adapter and the torque app for android if you have a droid, and if you don't have a droid, you're going to have to get the usb version of the elm327 and connect it to your computer with some free software.
I have been using the ELM327 and torque pro for about a year and I haven't found anything that this little device can't handle. It's also really great because it's so small and you can store it in your glovebox
I have been using the ELM327 and torque pro for about a year and I haven't found anything that this little device can't handle. It's also really great because it's so small and you can store it in your glovebox
Just bought one of these on Ebay today! Thanks!
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Just to make sure I'm reading this right. The elm327 adapter will let you read codes and get information via Bluetooth on your phone, but it will not allow you to place calls over that phone via the in-dash radio. From what I've been reading there really is no way to make stock sound system (which aesthetically seems to be designed around phone functionality) work as a Bluetooth phone system.
#12
Just to make sure I'm reading this right. The elm327 adapter will let you read codes and get information via Bluetooth on your phone, but it will not allow you to place calls over that phone via the in-dash radio. From what I've been reading there really is no way to make stock sound system (which aesthetically seems to be designed around phone functionality) work as a Bluetooth phone system.
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Unfortunatly i was in a Dodge Journey rental, I didnt get to do any altitude driving but i did get to do some altitude drinking, a mistake i wont make again
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my bluetooth module arrived today (the elm 327..lol)
works great..im so impressed to have such a cool toy for such little $
friends who have not seen this technology are amazed..as am i!...if you have an android phone get the module and download torque...its the BEST toy...just don't crash the car staring at the phone :+)
works great..im so impressed to have such a cool toy for such little $
friends who have not seen this technology are amazed..as am i!...if you have an android phone get the module and download torque...its the BEST toy...just don't crash the car staring at the phone :+)
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