OK good Jag people,does anybody have or have had a problem with the Volume control on the stereo?because mine hardly ever works,I have to use the volume controls on the steering wheel.If I turn the volume up on the stereo it may go up one or even down one.is their a quick fix?or what do I do?please help.

 

Wow, this is freaky as I was just about to post this exact same question. Mine is a '97, stock head unit, and it has the exact same symptoms. Now, I don't mean to steal this thread, but I also would appreciate suggestions from other forum members!

 

Since no one else has ventured their opinion on this, I'll speak from general experience, not specific to the Jaguar radio. The volume control is most likely a rotational optical encoder, not a traditional potentiometer that you once found in this application. When turned, it issues a pulse train that is interpreted by the microprocessor to determine in which direction it is turned, and how much it is turned. If you're getting the wrong response, or no response at all, one or both of the channels are no longer operating.

If you could remove and disassemble the radio unit, you might find it a common enough component that you can find a replacement. For me, I think I would be satisfied that my steering wheel controls still worked! If you do dive in, please let us (me!) know what you find.

Good luck,
Steve