Before changing the original Jaguar radio, you should consider the BT3-JAG97 Bluetooth add-on kit.
Update older Jaguar radios to support support Bluetooth hands-free calls, audio streaming and charging.
Having a Bluetooth hands-free kit is the smart and easy way to hold mobile conversations as you drive. The new BT3-JAG97 (formerly A2DIY-JAG97) uses Bluetooth technology to (1) hold hands-free calls, (2) stream music applications and (3) charge devices in older Jaguars with original radios with CD changer controls. Once installed, user are able to safely answer/end calls, track up/down, adjust device volume using the "SEEK" buttons on radio and/or steering wheel (if applicable) and also charge smart devices thanks to the built-in 5V/2A USB port (optional dash mount USB extension cable is available here. Thanks to the BT3-JAG97, Jaguar owners are able to keep the original radio and car they love while enjoying Bluetooth features available to newer cars.
» Supports Bluetooth 4.2 for Hands-Free calls and music streaming
» Microphone with echo cancellation and noise reduction technology
» New! Press the radio "SEEK" buttons to change tracks, pause/play and adjust volume.
» New! Press the radio "SEEK" buttons to accept/reject phone calls.
» Stream internet music services such as Apple music, Deezer, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, audiobooks, navigation and other applications on car system
» Auto-pairing/unpairing upon entering/exiting vehicle
» New! Incoming caller number/name announced on car speakers (feature must be enabled on smartphone)
» Not FM modulated . Connects directly to radio "CD" socket to provide the best sound possible.
» Optional: 6 ft. dash mount USB extension cable (Click install guide below for details)
[These issues or circumstances may affect compatibility of our product with your radio or vehicle.]
1. Works in 1987-94 XJ40, 1994-97 X300 (XJ6, XJR6, XJ12, XJR, VDP) radio model: AJ9500(A/R), AJ9200W, AJ9475A, AJ9100R/W, LHE4100FA(BA) etc.
2. Works in early 1997 XK8 (X100) AJ9500R radio etc.
3. Connects to the radio 8-pin "CD" socket behind dash.
4. Optional CD changer (e.g. LXF4160BA, DBC10432 etc.); if present, must be disconnected. To retain CD changer functionality purchase our BTA-JAG97CD or BTH-JAG97CD instead.
5. Applicable to 1986 - early 1998 (X300) with TAPE/CD button on faceplate. Not applicable to late 1997 XK, 1998-Up (X100/X308) radios with Alpine female connector in luggage compartment.
» Main module (1.7"x 3"x 0.8")
» Visor microphone with visor clip on 10 ft. cable
» Installation harness with 10-pin plug
» Optional: 6 ft. dash mount USB extension cable (Click install guide below for details).
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Footnotes: [See drop-down menu for reference]
* early 1997 XK8 (X100) radio with "TAPE/CD" on faceplate.
1. Connects to radio behind dashboard.
2. CD changer (if present) must be disconnected. To retain CD changer purchase our BTA-JAG97CD or BTH-JAG97CD instead
3. This module does not ship same day. It must first be assembled (built by hand) after which it is then shipped using shipping method selected at checkout.