Radio Code

[Guymonde]

I had a new battery fitted to my 2005 XJR just now but have no record of the radio code. Independent websites seem to want the radio serial number and my local dealer doesn't answer the phone or reply to emails (Lookers W London)
I'm in no position to start dismantling to look for serial numbers. Any tips?

[ptjs1]

Guymonde,

This MIGHT work. It seems to work on X-types which fundamentally use the same dash module as the X350.

Enter any code 3 times so that the display shows "PLEASE WAIT"

Simultaneously press ">>" "PTY" & "A.MEM" Should only take 2 or 3 seconds and the radio turns on.

Let us know how you get on!

Good luck

Paul

[Guymonde]

Thanks Paul
I tried this and....
it didn't work
I'll try it a few more times because it seems such a neat idea and it really OUGHT to work.
Any more ideas anybody ?
Guy

[PaulGover]

Try a different dealer? They should have easy access to the Jaguar vehicle database that includes the radio code.

[Guymonde]

Good call, Paul.
I emailed Guy Salmon South West London late last night and had a response this morning including the code, and it works!
There's something wholesome and effective about people and businesses with Guy in the name, I venture
Guy

[ptjs1]

Glad you got it sorted Guy!

I have a really good relationship with my local Guy Salmon near me in Maidstone and they've always been really helpful also.

Cheers

Paul

[david-c432]

I had a similar issue with a 2006 Sovereign when last month (Sept 2021) I replaced the original battery (it was losing its oomph) and inevitably lost the audio, sat nav and everything else that goes with it. I was plucking up courage to remove the centre console to find the serial number on the back of the radio unit so I could obtain the code, having viewed a very good video on You Tube. Then I spotted the suggestion of simultaneously pressing next track, mem and pty. Despite some saying it rarely worked, it did - much to my amazement and relief. (The engine was running at the time.)
I have not had an issue since - everything is back to where it was.
I do not know whether there is a risk attached to this but for me, at any rate, it was successful.