Just like the title says, the radio cuts out sometimes on my 99 xj8. Sometimes it wont do it for a while, other times it will cut out (no static or any noise for about 1-2 seconds) then it will play again. Is this my car or something about the nature of the radio waves? Let me know if this is a common problem.
-Rob

 

It's a feature (but really an annoyance) of the stereo. It constantly searches for the best "subfrequency" for a particular station but as you've found out, most of the time it just makes things worse... There is a way to disable that "feature" ( and stop the cut-outs) described in the JTIS manual. I'll have to pull it up again and find the answer for ya...

 

Sounds great! I dont have a manual

 

Here is the code to turn OFF the Alternate Frequency Scan on the radio:

To eliminate this break in radio output, the Alternative Frequency feature of the RBDS should be
switched off using the following method.
1.Press the ‘Tape Eject’ and ‘AM/FM’ buttons simultaneously.
2.The display will show ‘Set Up’. This display will last for 15 seconds, the next operation
must be completed within this period.
3.Press pre-set button 8, to display ‘AF ON’.
4.This display will last for 15 seconds, the next operation must be completed within this
period.
5.Press pre-set button 8 again to display ‘AF OFF’.

 

You are the man! Thanks so much. Its nice to see other Texas jags on here also

 

Ok I went out and tried it and yes it does work! Turns out you also have to have the key in the on position.

 

Here are 2 old TSBs for the X308 ICE radio head units. These are for the selectable features.

bob gauff

 

(Another Houston, Texas Jaguar Owner) Only had my Jag for 2 months or so, and I had a problem with a Houston Radio Station 100.3 (Country). I have no problems selecting the station, and have it saved on 2 or 3 presets, and can listen to it for 20 minutes or so, then all of a sudden, the Radio goes silent. I can press another preset station I have it set on, and it will start up for another 20 minutes or so, then that also goes silent. I thought it was just my car, BUT maybe not.?? It only seems to happen on that one station ??? Mmm Mmm.
Maybe I will try your turning off the "Alt Freq Feature", that may just work.
Thank guys, you made me feel a lot better, knowing not only me, has these problems. ??? Really love the car, so much so, I am selling my 2011 Camaro SS, to use this as my daily driver. STILL have a few hopefully minor, electrical issues to sort out BUT ???? Love this Forum. I am also a Member of the Crossfire Forum, as I have a Crossfire SRT6 Roadster as my weekend Runabout.