No power to radio. 1994 Jaguar XJS

 

1994 Jaguar XJS Convetrible fuse box location

 

The 94 radio power is split with 'illumination' and instrument power.
Unplug the connector behind the radio and use a DVM to check power.
In back of the radio is also an inline fuse.
Do you have the schematic for the radio?
Is it the original unit with the 6 disc changer in the boot?

 

1st of all, thanks for your reply.

It is the original radio with the CD changer in the trunk.

I checked the fuses under the steering wheel which say radio and they are fine.

Is it difficult to remove the radio other than removing the knobs?

 

It's been years since I pulled the radio on an XJS but first I would try removing the trim from the side of the trans tunnel.
That might give you access to the back of the radio where the wire loom is.
Someone on this forum who has done it in the last two decades might have a better answer.
There might be enough slack in the loom to give you a way to remove the in-line fuse(s).
If that doesn't work, I think you will need to start by removing the ski slope.
You need to do that first to remove the facia for the radio.
There are hidden spring catches on both sides of the radio which hold the unit from just sliding out.
All you need to release them is a pair of thin but firm 1 inch wide pieces of plastic or metal.
Slide them in on both sides, that is the only thing holding the radio head to the frame.
Good luck,
Steve

 

Navyflyer,

If you can post a pic of your radio, it will help. I'm assuming you mean 1994 US Model Year car, which has a VIN before 194774, rather than a later car?

The radio comes out from the front. You don't need to remove ski slope or side panels. Post a pic and we can advise you.

Cheers

Paul

 

Isn't there a "code" using numbers on the radio that you enter to get power ? I once saw this on a friend's 92' XJS. He had to re-enter the code after changing a battery. But I've never had to do that to my 96', now in it's 3rd battery.