XK8 Radio Illumination Problem
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Seems odd that ALL backlighting in the radio would go at the same time. Perhaps a power lead into the harness/connector is responsible for the lighting of the radio.
There are usually local businesses that do small electrical repair, and it may be beneficial to visit one of them, bring your electrical schematic for the radio, and see if they want to take it apart to perhaps find the source of the non-existent backlighting.
Either that, or find a used radio on ebay or car-part.com for $100 or less.
There are usually local businesses that do small electrical repair, and it may be beneficial to visit one of them, bring your electrical schematic for the radio, and see if they want to take it apart to perhaps find the source of the non-existent backlighting.
Either that, or find a used radio on ebay or car-part.com for $100 or less.
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Hi.
As mentioned in earlier posts there are different radios (head units) fitted to these cars. I have one of the earlier ones in my 97, looking more like an XJ 308 unit. I would pull out the radio and check the connectors on the back before buying one for a newer model, as the connectors may differ. The head unit is the same for standard and premium systems, switchable on the bottom of the unit. You will of course need an amp and extra speakers to upgrade, and maybe some extra wires.
The backlighting is inside the radio. You have to open it all up and do some nitpicking soldering to renew the bulbs.
To the best of my knowledge.
As mentioned in earlier posts there are different radios (head units) fitted to these cars. I have one of the earlier ones in my 97, looking more like an XJ 308 unit. I would pull out the radio and check the connectors on the back before buying one for a newer model, as the connectors may differ. The head unit is the same for standard and premium systems, switchable on the bottom of the unit. You will of course need an amp and extra speakers to upgrade, and maybe some extra wires.
The backlighting is inside the radio. You have to open it all up and do some nitpicking soldering to renew the bulbs.
To the best of my knowledge.
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