Good morning everyone

I've recently purchased an '07 XKR and I'm absolutely loving it. It's my first jaguar.

The only thing is, it doesn't have the ACM, so I'm stuck with the radio. I can't find one anywhere.

Has anyone recently purchased the Jaguar ACM? If so, where do you recommend I look to source one?

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Thank you!

 

If you’re looking to just add BlueTooth connectivity, read this thread (and post #66, if you want to buy the adapter):

Blue Tooth without ACM

 

Have to agree with kj07xk. The ACM is very ancient at this point and even if you found one things have progressed to where an after market solution will be MUCH better. I spent a good bit of time and money putting the ACM in my old 2005 STR. It did work but still was limited in what it could do.
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Thank for the responses chaps.

The reason I want the ACM module is because I want to eventually put CarPlay in the XKR. I've found a kit by mr12volt that keeps the original functions of the infotainment system. However in the listing it states that the 06/07 variants must have the ACM module already fitted!

 

@LoganW In what listing is that please? Mr. 12 Volt uses MOST bud interface and per their website, you need the USB/iPod module installed. Can you please post a link?

 

One thing about the Mr12Volt thing is your car needs the newer link or some such to the TSD for it to work. I can't remember what, but the wire count may be lower in the 4.2 cars or something???

 

Good morning,

This is the listing I've found.
https://mr12volt.co.uk/products/mr12...interface-copy

There's a note to say "IMPORTANT: The P2000 will replace the OEM USB module."

I haven't got any sort of USB cables in my car, which I understood you got from installing the ACM module kit.

 

Funny they don't mention adding the ACM on the website?
Also another confusing thing is the video has 2007+ XKR at the top but the main label says 2009+ XKR.

I think I would send them a message with your question just to make sure you getting the right thing for your year of car.
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They say 2009, as that is the beginning of the 5.0L cars in the UK, equivalent to what we call a 2010.

 

If you want CarPlay, check out oldJaguar.com, Cambo sells a device that doesn’t require the ACM, but you will need AUX activated via SDD (just like the ACM requires).

 

OK thanks for responding. My comments apply to UK model years.
The P2000 requires a USB/iPod module, which wasn't an option in 07. That is different than the ACM kit. Just having USB is not the issue. The P2000 interfaces with MOST fiber optic network. They do this by removing the USB/iPod module and using the coding/fiber optic network from it to operate their kit. That's problem 1, but really unless you know someone with SDD in engineering mode, you can't enable it so your DOA.

As @Cee Jay referenced, you also need a newer touchscreen that has been re-flashed to work in your car. The newer screens are from 2009 onward and have a 40 pin video card. Yours has a 30 pin card.

Mr12 Volt developed a 40 pin to 30 pin converter designed to work in an 08 model (first year USB/iPod module was an option in your country), but to date, no one has installed one or announced it was successful.

Seems they jumped the gun in their advertisement that it fits 07 - 14, as it currently only works in UK models 2009 - 2014.

As @kj07xk notes, you're best off installing the model from OldJaguar.com.

I hope this helps.

 

LoganW, like you, I wanted Mr12Volt for my US model 2009 XKR Portfolio but, upon looking inside its infotainment system, discovered it only had the 30-pin cable so could not go this route. So, I did a lot of research and ultimately decided to enable AUX and use a Bluetooth adapter. After purchasing a used Iota DLS power supply, a used Ford Rotunda VCM, and utilizing a free downloaded VirtualBox setup of SDD v130 (working offline) that included the appropriate configuration file, I then purchased and installed a Jagaux Bluetooth adapter and couldn’t be happier. It has truly amazing sound because of its aptX LL codecs. I chose the Jagaux for two reasons; 1) it has a female auxiliary input jack so one can plug a streaming device into it (I remotely installed an auxiliary jack in my console for easier plug-n-play), and 2) it allows programming of steering-wheel buttons so they can be used to pause streaming and move forward and backward through tracks on the phone. I believe Jagaux is the only BT adapter that allows programming of steering-wheel buttons. I do recommend you determine if you have a 30 or 40-pin cable in your infotainment system before purchasing a device that is not compatible with your model-year car.

 

Thank you for the responses and advice everyone.

It sounds like OldJaguar is going to be the best option then. I'll get in touch with them for more information, thank you!

 

For the record, @kj07xk
Threads like this is why I got confused about the iPod
thing. (I do get the zero need for ACM now)

** There is the word module installed, indicating hardware again.

** There is the (physical device) module word again.
And this is why I had thought I have to ‘flash’ my 08 to the ‘09 software on top of enabling AUX.
Takes a few times re-reading to get that Sean means “buy an 09 HU and flash to work in an 07”?

Now, all that being said, I will be attempting this by end of August/early Sept. Since as of this thread from May nobody has installed one or announced it was successful.
I will document the heck out of it for an 08 and do a stand-alone thread (including SDD steps) to bring hope and peace to the world of ‘08 owners everywhere.

 

In your quote from Sean W, note the following:
”They do this by removing the USB/iPod module and using the coding/fiber optic network from it to operate their kit.”.
So the USB/iPod module hardware is not used when you install Mr12Volt, only the car’s software thinks it’s talking to a USB/iPod unit, when in fact it’s talking to Mr12Volt. That’s why SDD is needed to activate that software (not the ACM software).
I’ve been informed that Mr12Volt now ships with a 40-pin to 30-pin converter, so you don’t need the newer touchscreen with the 40-pin connector.

 

Good evening @Circumnavigator
In all honesty the reason I've not put a response on is because I just genuinely got lost in the sea of information. I don't know exactly what I need in terms of hardware, and I don't know what I don't need!

I've sent a few emails out to the OldJaguar website, but haven't had any luck with responses. I would still like to have Android Auto in the car, but have no idea what the best way to go about it is.

 

Yeah hence my being a tad of a nuisance about it.
There are a ton of threads about the 3-4 main options.
This particular one confused me the most (pun intended) and had no closure.
Which is why I’ll go through the process and document it.

However, in your situation with an ‘07, not having the ability to add the iPod kit, which I assume means the HU does not have the “USB module” in it, will be yet another unique case.
Buying an 08-09 HU and finding SDD engineering mode to flash to work on the 07 sounds nightmarish.

Looks like the oldjaguar domain name was taken over by someone else or they moved onto more modern upgrades.

Worth noting, mr12volt now having the 30 pin connecting adapter and a fantastic support and return policy, might be worth a shot just to see if it can be done with your existing head unit.
And return it if it cannot.

 

OK guys, hopefully we can shed some light here. This is my You Tube video explaining how to add Mr.12 Volt to your US 07-08 model cars. There id No need to obtain a 40 pin head unit any longer. Mr. 12 Volt now provides a 40 pin to 30 pin video conveter ribbon. So the first part of the video isn't necessary.

The second part is however. You need SDD in engineering mode to enable the USB/iPod on your touch screen. You don't need and Jaguar modules (hardware). You simply need to enable the USB feature. You need engineering mode to do that because it was not an option available to those model years. So watch the video and hopefully it will answer your questions. I use CarPlay but the process is the same for Android Auto.

 

Thanks Sean, this is very helpful. Great video.

One of my projects is to install the VMWare on my wife’s old Win10 laptop and get the ‘date locked’ SDD software going.
I’ve downloaded 1.30 and 1.38 .ova files but now need to find a definitive guide on setting it all up and apparently a $500 Davina connector. Ooof.

For this quickie, I’ve already verified my Indy shop has SDD with all subscriptions as all they do are JLR products.

Think I am good to go at this point.

 

Good evening!

I'm picking this up again!

I've got SDD 165 on a laptop and have managed to turn the Aux input on. I've got engineering access and then been into the CCF to try and find the function that turns on the portable audio (iPod and USB).

Does anyone know what it's called in the big long list of things that can be edited?

@Sean W I watched your video, however your SDD looks a bit different to mine, so I haven't got the same screen to enable the portable audio module.