Hello! I've been searching all over this site to figure out what I can install into my 2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas so that I can play music from my phone through the bluetooth to the car?? I've seen quite a few instructional threads about it being quite simple to install it in the back around the CD changer but I can't find what exactly it is that is being installed.. Does anyone know what device or adapter can be installed so that I can stream music to the car? Thanks!

 

See this link;
https://jaguar.willcoxonline.com/part-4

This stuff was written by guy called Ben Wilcox from the UK forum www.jaguarforum.com
If you've got a single CD player you can do this hack.

 

Ohhh man that seems intense.. I was hoping for something a little more simpler.

 

What about something like this?
www.banggood.com/QC3_0-Bluetooth-Car-FM-Transmitter-Wireless-Radio-Adapter-USB-Charger-MP3-Player-p-1248299.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

(there's a bunch of them - search "Bluetooth FM Transmitter" on that website)

Edit: actually I've ordered this from China, so I'll be able to report in a couple of weeks. Looks like it might fit the front cig lighter nicely.
www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-ast-Car-Charger-Hands-free-FM-Transmitter-MP3-Player-Car-Bluetooth-Adapter-p-1227538.html?rmmds=myorder&stayold=1&cur_warehouse =CN
My Carcam is wired to the rear 12v socket, though there's another cig lighter there. Wastes wood with the front one open lol.

 

Your links are bad Chris.

 

https://www.banggood.com/QC3_0-Bluet...r_warehouse=CN

https://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-ast-Car-Charger-Hands-free-FM-Transmitter-MP3-Player-Car-Bluetooth-Adapter-p-1227538.html?rmmds=myorder&stayold=1&cur_warehouse =CN

 

Well I was hoping to do something inline with the CD player but like a bluetooth reciever that just plugs in... Ive seen a few on the forums but I can't find what it is that theyre actually using.

 

I bought an isimple Tranzit Blu HF
:its an inline fm modulator, so the quality is pretty good with minimal interferance:
https://isimple.com/catalog/professi...-kits/isfm2351

 

I just put my Amazon Tap on top of the dashboard and play music from the phone. Plus I can keep the Tap charged using the cigarette lighter port. Not elegant, but it works for me.

 

I would suggest that if you get an FM modulator, get one that hooks up and disconnects the antennae when it is being used. I have one that doesn't and found some apps and websites where you enter your zip code and it tells you what are good stations for a modulator since there are no or weak signals, but it still goofs up occasionally and I get static or chatter from nearby stations. I'm about to have installed a unit that kills the antennae when the modulator is working so you always are guaranteed a clear signal with no stray radio signals interfering with the BT through the modulator.

 

You probably want veffremov's Bluetooth connection adapter box. Check the link below. I got one several years ago for my '08 VDP and I love it. It gets spliced into the fiber bus in the trunk as a pseudo CD changer, and works in parallel to the Bluetooth phone connection. Big thumbs up!

http://veffremovve.wixsite.com/jaguar?from=%40

Edit: You might also want to see this: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...2008-a-184931/, since the above might be out of production.

 

I'm an audiophile and this works and sounds excellent even though ALL Bluetooth is Mp3.

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Looks very simple and its cheap, what more can one ask for ?

 

I use a GG FlexSmart X5 to stream music. it connects thru your radio automatically.Runs on battery or thru power outlet. very easy to use. I connect mine in the backseat power plug and I never have to think about it. Under $50.00