Just picked up my first 93 xj6 and instantly I am in love.
i have been a Jag lover for years and finally am a proud owner.
I guess I’m just gonna jump in here and get right to it!

First issue is when I test drove the radio worked with sound. Now there’s no sound coming out of speakers but radio still turns on. Also when I put a cassette in the player it constantly cycles from side 1 to side 2.
Now I spoke with my resident Jag guy and he said it was a common issue and that I either need to find a replacement radio or have mine basically rebuilt. I’m here for a second opinion and a little bit more knowledge.

As you can see from the picture below, I’ve already started to tear out the radio unit.. just had to stop because I had a phone call from my boy and got sidetracked with him!!

 

Hi GranpaDz,

Welcome to the Jaguar Forums! It's great to have you with us!

That is a really nice-looking XJ40 and appears to have been well cared for. Congratulations!

Regarding your radio, that is definitely a very common issue, and since it's been years since I tried to play a cassette or use a cassette-to-phone adapter, I may not be remembering correctly, but I think I solved the problem by disassembling the unit, cleaning and lubricating various gears and moving parts, and replacing maybe two rubber belts. If I recall correctly, it took a great deal of disassembly to get to the belts, but I was able to find new replacements from an online source by just estimating their "pre-stretched" dimensions.

When you get a chance, please visit the New Member Area - Intro a Must and post a required introduction so we can learn something about you and your Jag and give you a proper welcome.

Cheers,

Don

 

Congratulations, looks great. Is that Kingfisher Blue?

 

I was told told it was British racing green but every British racing green I’ve seen is darker so I’m not sure if the color has faded or whatnot

 

Pretty sure the '40 didn't come in "British Racing Green" !

Look at the driver's door frame label for the colour and trim codes and google the codes - that will tell you the actual Jag colour.

Larry

 

You are amazing!! It’s kingfisher blue with doeskin interior!!!

 

Well I’ve made it this far. Any free moment I got, I slowly work through the radio. Gonna do my best to repair..

 

Well ladies and gents, I believe I have found the problem!

 

Looks like theres a gap in that belt where maybe there should not be one.....

 

It was so worn, the belt literally melted in my hands when removing it

 

Just wanted to let everyone know, I have successfully rebuilt the cassette deck in my 93 xj6 factory radio and installed 2 new front speakers and BAM!!! I’m beyond excited right now!! She’s coming together!!

 

Hi GranpaDZ,

Congratulations on repairing your cassette player and replacing your speakers!

I have merged your update with the previous thread so future readers will be able to see the whole story, and I've added Cassette to the title so others will more easily find your thread in a search.

You could help others by posting the sources where you purchased the new belt and speakers.

Cheers,

Don

 

This thread was so helpful, I'd like to continue where you left off . . .

I found the bands on eBay and Amazon, where they sell a batch of 50 or so in all different sizes for less than $10. I also had no idea how to configure the bands (there's the very big one and one little one), but the arrangement seems to be generic, and many webpages have pictures with the configuration. E.g.,



I still have to actually do the fixing, and I'll follow up with that in a day or two with my own pictures. This is really helpful. Thanks. I emailed five old car stereo restoration outfits and they all wrote back that the radio was too old and the parts to fix it are all discontinued.