XJ8 CD changer
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XJ8 CD changer
Hi to everyone. I am new to the forum so I will be breif.
I have a 1998 XJ8 which has an AI-Net lead in the boot for a CD changer. I also have an Alpine CHA-S634 with the same connector. However when I connect them, the radio Head unit locks to whichever status it was in prior to connection and the Radio display is blank. Do I need to do more or are they just not compatible. Thanks
I have a 1998 XJ8 which has an AI-Net lead in the boot for a CD changer. I also have an Alpine CHA-S634 with the same connector. However when I connect them, the radio Head unit locks to whichever status it was in prior to connection and the Radio display is blank. Do I need to do more or are they just not compatible. Thanks
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Sorry, but it is true - the Jag units interact via a Jag specific data communication language that is not compatible with commercial Alpine units.
You can often find Jag changers on eBay for well under $100. Example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...fAudioQ5fVideo
You can often find Jag changers on eBay for well under $100. Example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...fAudioQ5fVideo
Last edited by QuadManiac; Sep 10, 2010 at 12:23 AM.
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I'am pretty sure it is Jag only.
I have not heard of any Ford units using the Ai-Net bus.
Ford usually use their own ACP protocol on the ACP bus.
The HU in the XJ8 (2000-2003 MY) also has an ACP bus, it is used for the factory fitted Phone, I have had a quick look and there does seem to be activity on the bus when sending commands to the CD changer, I have not had a chance to analayse the data yet, but it may be possible to control a Ford CD changer on that bus. Requires more investigation.
I have not heard of any Ford units using the Ai-Net bus.
Ford usually use their own ACP protocol on the ACP bus.
The HU in the XJ8 (2000-2003 MY) also has an ACP bus, it is used for the factory fitted Phone, I have had a quick look and there does seem to be activity on the bus when sending commands to the CD changer, I have not had a chance to analayse the data yet, but it may be possible to control a Ford CD changer on that bus. Requires more investigation.
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