I recently purchased a 2010 xk portfolio. It's a beautiful car and the only fault I can find is with the audio system. I tried to add Sirius xm but no radio id comes up on the screen. Does it sound like it needs to be replaced and where the heck is it? Is it expensive to replace?

Also, I plugged my mp3 player into the USB port, selected USB under audio system but it doesn't see the mp3 player. Is there something else I need to do?

thanks in advance

 

This is a general tech section and you have a very model specific question. Post to the XK section and I bet with some searches those very questions will have been answered.
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Jim,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X150 forum. This is the place to post technical questions about your model.

Graham

 

Hi Jim. I had a similar issue on my 2010 and I had to replace the Audio module that's located in the boot, to the right of the battery. I picked one off a local wrecker for about $100. Luckily I save everything so here's the info on the module:
Model number: BE 7302
JLR number: 8X2314D212AA

Maybe this is your problem? I see a few on eBay, if so.

 

I've since tried a 2 GB USB memory stick which worked the first time I tried it but hasn't worked since. I either get 'Docking" which never docks or I get 'paused' which never changes.
Now my screen has gone dark altogether. Not the end of the world until Monday when the temp is supposed to be over 90! Luckily, I need to go back to where I bought it Monday and maybe I can get someone to look at it for me.

 

The very first thing to do, now and throughout your ownership of this car is to make sure that the battery is fully charged and putting out full voltage...full voltage. The various modules in these cars need full voltage or if they do not get it there will be worrisome signs: random warning lights, various systems misbehaving, the touchscreen going blank or freezing, the electric top not latching...it can be anything. These cars are so reliable that almost ANY malfunction is most often traced to the battery.

 

Your SIRIUS ID is on a printed label on the Sirius module in the rear component stack, I think it's either the second or third component down, They have to be removed to see the label, and then can be reinstalled without disconnecting any cables. Take a picture of the label for future reference.
Sirius uses that number to connect and activate, your module is probably fine.
As for the USB drive, it must be formatted using FAT, I think. Also, the larger the drive the more problems you may have. Also defragging the drive can help.
I have a 128GB drive with 18,000+ files on it, it does take about 45 seconds to load. An MP3 player will not work using that USB port. You'd need an older original apple cord to hook up an apple product to use, since they are criminally proprietary.

 

As far as the USB drive, you are right. I reformatted the sticks FAT 32 and now they work fine.
I think I forgot to mentions my car is a vert. I removed the top holder thing and behind it against the back of the rear seat was a door which I removed and fount the map DVD but no Sirius. Do I need to take the big trim piece off that covers the battery?
I also looked behind the door on the right side of the trunk but there it looked like a fuel filter and a couple of other things.
The big trim piece in the back doesn't look difficult to remove, a few screws, it that's where it is it shouldn't take long to get it off.

 

Yes, you need to remove the big trim piece.

 

Open boot lid
Remove divider panel
Remove four thumb screws from front cover
Remove floor panel
Remove front cover
Remove top component from stack (I think four screws)
Remove I think Sirius module next (also four screws?)
Look at bottom label and take picture
Put everything back

Maybe Sirius is third? I can't remember as it's been like eight years since I've done this.
It should take less than 30 minutes all-in at a slow pace.

 

Thanks, I'll get that cover off within the next couple of days.

 

If you want to add or remove options from the D2B bus here are a few documents that might help. I added the 6 CD changer in the trunk to a 2008 XJ and while you can cut and splice the fiber optic cable it's much cleaner and nicer to use the factory harness if you can find the correct one.
Pretty handy chart!






IF you are going to splice and modify the fiber optic cables be aware they are directional of course and the plugs are marked which is in and out.




Here is the D2B plug disassembled.
First release the tab to remove the white plastic cover.



Then the fiber optic cable pulls out.




One other tip? To check if your getting signal out of the fiber optic cable you can power the car up and look at end of the FO cable to see if there is any light showing.
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Same concept @clubairth1 but the XK uses MOST fiberoptic, not D2B.

 

OK thanks for that as there is a small MOST network attached to the D2B network too. Only used for the DAB radio. After that Jaguar migrated to all MOST?
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@jimb100 I know we're drifting a bit from your original post so please keep us updated as to your findings.

@clubairth1 see below:

 

Great info and thank you again!
As always it's just not that simple!
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I got the time to pull the SiriusXM module to get the id#. It was not a pleasant task.
Cover came off, no problem, exposed the cage, dvd for map on bottom, Sirius in the middle, mic controller on top.
I had the choice of removing the entire cage and disconnecting all the wires (there are a lot) or freeing up the Sirius receiver, pulling out far enough to see the ID#, so that's what I did.
Three screws hold the receiver in place. The only one easy to access is the front left. The left rear and right front are tough because you can only work by feel and it's very difficult to get a wrench (8 MM) in there. If you want to see what you're doing you need to get way back and then your arms aren't long enough to reach the bolts. If you get close enough to touch the bolts your head is above the read deck and you can't see what you are doing.
Additionally, there is almost no room to get your hands on the left rear or the right side as there is lots of interference from mic amp with is flush with the two bolts. Loosen them with the wrench then spin them by finger tip.
It took me about 2 hours, all told and I lost the two tough bolts. They fell off the side and went who knows where. Not under the spare as I took that out and pumped it up.
Anyway, Sirius works fine and my usb stick and Ipod nano also work fine. My wife is taking the car on a 4 hour trip next week so she now has good entertainment choices.

 

I can never work on the stack in the trunk without removing the side trim panels. Surprised you were able to do it because as you said with all the trim in place there is no room to get to anything.
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The hardest part for me was not being able to see what I was doing. If I could see it I couldn't reach it and if I could reach it, I couldn't see it. Doing it over again I would have pulled the stack, first, then unbolted the Sirius receiver.