This should be a quick/easy answer for the Forum:

Just purchased a 1998 XJ8 with low miles.* Presently, the Harmon Kardon radio is not working.....hit the button, no lights, no antenna, no nothing.

1. In general, what would be common causes for this that I can troubleshoot?
2. The car was stored/unused/battery disconnected for a bit...I've heard rumor that sometimes there needs to be a code entered to get the radio working again in such a case? True?
3. Where is the radio fuse located, so I can try that as a fix?

Thanks all for your quick help!

* Yes, the tensioners have been done.


Chris

1969 Signal Red E-type FHC
1969 Primrose Yellow MG Midget
2005 Sea Frost XJ8 VDP
1997 Arctic Blue XJ6 VDP
and now...1998 Amaranth Purple XJ8 VDP

 

Got answers....great vid on fuses online, and thread about radio code:

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...interior/check

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ode-xj8-34847/

 

Glad you found some answers, here's a few others....

Radio fuse is shown in your Jag reference manual that came with the car or your can use... JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource ...excellent site to Bookmark for future references.
That link will also have reference to the radio issue you are having.
I don't believe codes apply the North American (NA) models?
Here's an old thread on a US locked radio... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-radio-126745/
This is why I almost immediately swap out the factory head unit and put in 3rd party. My work van radio still has the sticker on the fascia in my closet.