I have a 2004 XK8 convertible and was wondering if anyone has changed out the navigation unit for the 3 gauge cluster.
I prefer the dash with the 3 gauges and the nav is virtually useless as there are no updated DVD maps.
Thanks
Harry

 

Hey Harry,

It is not a difficult job. I did it myself last year and it is certainly a diy job. If you buy the kit from TheJagWrangler - Home - About Us and follow the instructions (just take your time) it is a piece of cake.
Brgds, Hans

 

ill second that. Buy the kit and steady away. You can do it.

 

ill second that. Buy the kit and steady away. You can do it.

 

Thanks I will follow your advise. The Nav was a ugly option.. in my opinion.
Does any year gauge cluster work on a 2004?

 

Far as I know, yes. I have a 1997 cluster on a 2001 xkr. Dash did not change over the years.

 

Just check with jag wrangler when you buy the kit. I would think ok.

 

Thanks for your help
Harry

 

All the 3-gauge clusters are interchangeable, but there are some minor differences which you may want to consider. See my Jaguar Journal article, page 27 here: https://www.jcna.com/sites/default/f...Jun%202017.pdf
for a discussion of the differences.

 

I recently did the 3 gauge conversion on my ‘02 XKR using the conversion harness from JagWrangler. This is a fairly easy task as the instructions are very detailed and straightforward.
The biggest issue is getting a 3 gauge panel that closely matches your existing dash and airbag panels. I seem to recall that there were 13 different patterns used.

 

It will be a bigger project finding one that matches.
Thanks for your reply
Harry

 

Hbarr!; I would suggest if you are going to all the work to install the three gauge cluster; get the realgauge kit so that the gauges actually show information instead of being cosmetic.

 

I did the conversion using JagWrangler's kit. They supplied a 3 gauge cluster, so I now have an extra set of gauges. Anyone can have them fro the cost of shipping from S.W. Fla.
Conversion works great.

 

I will take them that would be great. Thank you.
Where In SW FL do you live. I lived in Punta Gorda for 12 years and
moved back north for family reasons.
Harry