Does anyone out there, have any suggestions as to what I may do, in order to maintain full phone integration in my 2001 XKR Silverstone Coupe, now that AT&T has terminated the TDMA network? As you all may (or may not) know, these Jaguar phones were not cheap and now that we (in California) are being faced with the new law that requires "hands free" operation of cell phones in cars, this termination by AT&T could not have happened at a worse time! I have contacted Jaguar directly, to no avail - they have basically told me that "they do not have anything nor will they have anything to help this situation". So what am I to do? It seems ludicrous to me, that they are not prepared to do "anything"! I understand that not only Jaguar cell phone owners were affected by this network termination - BMW and Mercedes were affected also. HOWEVER, in speaking with Mercedes, they do have a solution. Anyone???

 

Thx for the info. However, I have not spoken to anyone who has heard of an after market kit that will interface with a factory car kit. I know you said that you do not have any more info. However, if in the future, you do, I would be grateful if you could let me know. Many thx.

 

Oh, one more thing - do you have any info. on what phone this "kit" would use? I am assuming that since my current Jaguar phone is (or rather WAS!) on the TDMA network, that I will require a new phone?

 

I have contactedseveral shops/pros in the autophone business and looked into this extensively, but have not come across any aftermarket solutions. All that seems to be possible is that of integrating a phone with the stereo system, so that it can use the stereo speakers and can mute theaudio when you're in a call.

Apparently, Mercedes has a bluetooth kit that in some cases attaches to the TDMA phone cradle wiring ($$) and in some cases replaces the phone car kit ($$$) - depending on the car model -providing full integration with their stereoand steering system. Now that's the responsible thing to do when the cellular service provider impacts your customers, despite it still being costly to your customers!

It is disappointing to see that Jaguar has not taken steps in addressing this issue, as it causes loss of functionality that we have become accustomed to.

It would be great toget anyinformation on a kit or solution that would integrate with the steering wheel and the call/number buttons on the stereo. I am willing to pay for information leading to such a solution, seriously!!

Thanks,
Paul

 

To FactoryJaguarTech:

Just bumping this thread as you requested -asa reminder to see if you can find out about the phone system that might integrate with the stereo and steering wheel on an 01 XKR...

Thanks,
Paul

 

To FactoryJaguar Tech:

Thanks for the follow-up. It would be very helpful to have a bit more detail on the kit,as I may be able to find one out there, assuming that it was distributed to more places than just the outfit that you have received this information from. So would you please contact your source to help me with the following:

- What was the name of the company that made the kit, when itwas still inoperation?
- A product name/number, if available?

I appreciate the bluetooth advice by yourself and Genius, but that solution is a compromise, as far as I'm concerned, so any further information on the kit above would be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Paul