I have a 2006 xkr victory edition convertible.
It has no Bluetooth. Has anyone had a successful over the counter remedy for a hook up thru the stereo?
Al

 

yes, the JAGcd-HF unit is wonderful. I use it more for music than telephone but I am very happy with telephone too.
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/pdf/jagcd-hf.pdf

I think the Pandora feed to this unit sounds much better than my stock CD changer.

If you do purchase it, I've got some install tips for you.

John

 

FWIW, there is a big yellow multi-plug connector under the arm rest that has all you need for a Bluetooth phone setup (power, mute, sound, etc.). For music, you will need some form of input into the existing stereo (there is no aux-in), so either a _WIRED_ FM transmitter, some form of feed into the CD changer sound lines, or even some form of hack wiring into the cassette deck.

Also, on an '06, double check there is no Bluetooth already, especially on the VE. It was an expensive option, so few have it, but I believe it is not immediately obvious to see if it is installed or not. Check this:

help-cant-pair-bluetooth-phone-fixed-67528/

 

Welcome to the forum homeral43,

That's most unusual. I had the European equivalent of the Victory Edition - the 4.2-S Final Series and it had BT as standard.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

I believe that every Victory Edition XK8/XKR had the Bluetooth option. Jaguar essentially emptied the parts bins on these cars so Bluetooth should be there. Can you spot the tiny plastic microphone mounted on the frame over your head as you sit in the drivers seat?

 

I have a 2006 non-VE coupé. It has bluetooth. When It got it, I had an iPhone 5c, which I paired by following the tutorial posted on these forums. Worked like a charm. Unlike my '06 Land Rover LR3, it paired automatically after that initial procedure. When I switched to a new Samsung S8, no more bluetooth connection in my Jag, even though my Rover recognized it automatically. I thought I was out of luck in the Jag with a too-modern phone.

This thread, however, prompted me to revisit the issue. I dug out the pairing instructions I'd printed earlier and followed them to pair my S8. Works like a charm. Before I tried that, I looked on Jaguar's website about phone compatibility and the S8 was not listed but I thought I'd try anyway. Glad I did. Thanks to the amazing people of these excellent fora, I'm back in business. Thank you!

 

I have an '06 VE. Seems to have Blue Tooth(microphone, speaker on the o'head console). When I try to pair my Samsung 10, I get 'No phone' msg, and when I hold the button, sig "SIG____", but it will not accept a ##1# signal. My F type has accepted the Samsung 10 with no problem. Anyone with any good ideas????

 

Possibly still paired with a PO's phone?

When the ignition is switched ON, the BT system looks for the last paired phone and if it does not find it, the system shows No BT Phone message. To pair a different phone you have 2 minutes in which to enter sequence ##3#*# to put the system into Discover Me mode.

Graham

 

I only get a "No Phone" msg. but I will try that. Haven't seen that in any of the literature. Must not have made it across the 'pond' yet.
Thx

 

Are you sure the car has BT at all?

 

By all indications. It is '06, has a microphone, and speaker on the o'head consol, and when activated, the radio dial displays "No Phone", or SIG_____, waiting for connection???

 

After 3 attempts, I am still unable to get my phone to 'pair'. When I push the telephone button on the radio console, the display initially displays 'phone', then 'no phone'. I entered the ##3#*# code and got nothing. Tried pushing the 'phone' button again, still nothing. My phone was set to bluetooth mode, and I had previously paired it to my F-Type with no problem.
The overhead consol has a microphone, and a speaker, so I believe the car to be blue tooth enabled. Ideas??

 

Here's the pairing procedure extract for XK8/XKR from the Jaguar Bluetooth Handbook:





It worked for me on my 2005 XK8 4.2-S Final Series Coupe which is the same specification as your Victory Edition. However that was a few years ago and I was using a Nokia 6300 at the time.

Graham

 

Thx Graham. I was using this page, downloaded from previous link, all Except pushing the #3 PT button. I will try that today. When all else fails, "RTFQ"( read the F*****g question??).