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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Does anyone have information on installing
a MP3/IPOD connection for 2003 XKR

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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I just use one of those cassette adapters. They only cost a few bucks off of ebay. works fine.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wctaylor
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Does anyone have information on installing
a MP3/IPOD connection for 2003 XKR

Thanks Bill
You might want to take a look at this thread.

I fitted a Motorola TK30, though there's various other options. The 'big' issue is integrating into the cars existing audio. There's various ways, but it's definitely not 'plug and play'....

-Steve
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sqeeter91
I just use one of those cassette adapters. They only cost a few bucks off of ebay. works fine.
Me too. It works well. The best quality ever - no. The easiest instal ever - yes. Value for money unbeatable.

Plus all the steering controls are usable, which is a major plus to me.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Here is a good link on how to do it with a little more professionalism...

1998 Jaguar XK8 mp3 / ipod install
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Until I get back from my vacation, I'd like to get a cassette adapter -- anybody know where I can get one from a store? Best Buy, Walmart, etc.?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Until I get back from my vacation, I'd like to get a cassette adapter -- anybody know where I can get one from a store? Best Buy, Walmart, etc.?
Gigaware® Cassette Adapter - RadioShack.com
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Thanks. I picked one up at Walmart this morning -- works ok, cost $10. Has an annoying click but it'll be fine for now. Will wait until I get back from vacation before trying to find a better solution.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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1998 Jaguar XK8 mp3 / ipod install

The above link tidies up the idea. Using the cassette set up function to stop the eject was great for me as my connector works well on side one, and poorly on side 2...
 
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