Blue Tooth in 2005 XK8?
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Hi Al, welcome to the forum! Wishing you many years of enjoyment with your XK.
As an owner of an 05 like you, I went through this issue as well when I first got mine last year.
Short answer is, your car might have it. With the introduction of the 4.2L ('05 MY in the US), bluetooth was an option for the XK. However, even when it was introduced, it was a rather outdated system and quite pricey; therefore, most cars weren't fitted with it from the factory.
Take a look at this thread for more details on the system and determining if your car is fitted with it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...pairing-73977/
If not, you can either install an aftermarket bluetooth system or completely switch out the radio for a newer unit with built-in bluetooth. If you decide to go down one of these paths, search the forum as there are many useful and thorough threads detailing both options.
As an owner of an 05 like you, I went through this issue as well when I first got mine last year.
Short answer is, your car might have it. With the introduction of the 4.2L ('05 MY in the US), bluetooth was an option for the XK. However, even when it was introduced, it was a rather outdated system and quite pricey; therefore, most cars weren't fitted with it from the factory.
Take a look at this thread for more details on the system and determining if your car is fitted with it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...pairing-73977/
If not, you can either install an aftermarket bluetooth system or completely switch out the radio for a newer unit with built-in bluetooth. If you decide to go down one of these paths, search the forum as there are many useful and thorough threads detailing both options.
Last edited by 01Silverstone; 10-21-2014 at 12:31 AM.
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adrouin (10-21-2014)
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Hi Al, welcome to the forum! Wishing you many years of enjoyment with your XK.
As an owner of an 05 like you, I went through this issue as well when I first got mine last year.
Short answer is, your car might have it. With the introduction of the 4.2L ('05 MY in the US), bluetooth was an option for the XK. However, even when it was introduced, it was a rather outdated system and quite pricey; therefore, most cars weren't fitted with it from the factory.
Take a look at this thread for more details on the system and determining if your car is fitted with it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...pairing-73977/
If not, you can either install an aftermarket bluetooth system or completely switch out the radio for a newer unit with built-in bluetooth. If you decide to go down one of these paths, search the forum as there are many useful and thorough threads detailing both options.
As an owner of an 05 like you, I went through this issue as well when I first got mine last year.
Short answer is, your car might have it. With the introduction of the 4.2L ('05 MY in the US), bluetooth was an option for the XK. However, even when it was introduced, it was a rather outdated system and quite pricey; therefore, most cars weren't fitted with it from the factory.
Take a look at this thread for more details on the system and determining if your car is fitted with it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...pairing-73977/
If not, you can either install an aftermarket bluetooth system or completely switch out the radio for a newer unit with built-in bluetooth. If you decide to go down one of these paths, search the forum as there are many useful and thorough threads detailing both options.
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The convertible shouldn't make a difference, and I think bluetooth was a stand alone option not related to the nav system.
Also, as a side note, this is the forum for 07+ cars (didn't even realize it with my first reply).
For your next post, you want to look under "modern" instead of "current" and select the XK8/XKR forum.
Perhaps a moderator can move this thread?
Also, as a side note, this is the forum for 07+ cars (didn't even realize it with my first reply).
For your next post, you want to look under "modern" instead of "current" and select the XK8/XKR forum.
Perhaps a moderator can move this thread?
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adrouin (10-23-2014)
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I just installed a JagCD-HF Bluetooth unit, so far I love it.
It sits in series with the CD changer in the trunk, and a controller module connects under the center console.
Purchased from Discount Stereo . Very impressed with customer service.
Provides an additional charging port In the cabin.
Allows me to stream audio.
Take, make, manage, phone calls hands free now.
CD changer and FM unchanged.
Oh yeah - one unexpected benefit: I can use a free equalizer. Always wanted to try one in this car. EQ only works on Pandora or whatever I'm streaming.
Some this unit has been discussed and reviewed before, I'll stop here. If anyone wants more info or has any questions just let me know.
John
It sits in series with the CD changer in the trunk, and a controller module connects under the center console.
Purchased from Discount Stereo . Very impressed with customer service.
Provides an additional charging port In the cabin.
Allows me to stream audio.
Take, make, manage, phone calls hands free now.
CD changer and FM unchanged.
Oh yeah - one unexpected benefit: I can use a free equalizer. Always wanted to try one in this car. EQ only works on Pandora or whatever I'm streaming.
Some this unit has been discussed and reviewed before, I'll stop here. If anyone wants more info or has any questions just let me know.
John
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GGG (04-01-2018)
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My 2006 XK8 has bluetooth. It worked great with the iPhone 5c I had at the time I bought the car. Soon thereafter I replaced my phone with a Samsung S8. Now, Bluetooth no workee.
I gather that if I want to restore the convenience of Bluetooth, I have to strart over, as if I have none. Right?
Granville
I gather that if I want to restore the convenience of Bluetooth, I have to strart over, as if I have none. Right?
Granville
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