Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

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Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

Postby BigCatXJS » Fri May 19, 2023 9:29 am

Good Morning All,

My XJ40 came back from the garage last weekend. The battery was disconnected due to various tasks including welding and painting. Normally, it's a case of inputting the security code and retuning the radio presets. However, this time I can't input the code:

I've tried disconnecting the battery, reconnecting, then trying agaiin.
I've tried holding button 6 down whilst switching on the unit.
I've tried switching between valet mode and regular(?) mode.

Any ideas ? I miss having the radio and listening to my collection of CDs.

I've made a video showing the issue:
https://youtu.be/uQSkIWoCb10

Thanks in advance.
Richard
1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE 5-speed manual
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2007 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
2010 BMW E92 3 Series Coupe
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1985 E28 BMW M535

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Re: Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

Postby davidr » Fri May 19, 2023 12:54 pm

I've a feeling that you get locked out for a period of time if you've put the wrong code in too many times? Maybe try again tomorrow?
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Re: Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

Postby BigCatXJS » Fri May 19, 2023 3:27 pm

Thanks David.

I thought similar so tried this morning, yesterday lunchtime, and last Sun. I will try tomorrow afternoon to be totally sure though.

Thanks, Rich
1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE 5-speed manual
1994 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign
2003 Jaguar S-TYPE R
2006 Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi
2007 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
2010 BMW E92 3 Series Coupe
Past:
1996 Daimler Six LWB
2004 Volvo S60 D5 (RICA 210bhp)
1985 E28 BMW M535

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Re: Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

Postby BigCatXJS » Sat May 20, 2023 8:31 pm

Tried today - still no luck....
1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE 5-speed manual
1994 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign
2003 Jaguar S-TYPE R
2006 Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi
2007 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
2010 BMW E92 3 Series Coupe
Past:
1996 Daimler Six LWB
2004 Volvo S60 D5 (RICA 210bhp)
1985 E28 BMW M535

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Re: Jaguar Alpine Head unit - cant enter security code

Postby BigCatXJS » Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:03 pm

So I took the plunge and upgraded. I have tried to capture what I have done here in this video:

https://youtu.be/oQJgvilxPxY

Hopefully, someone might find it useful.

Rich.
1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE 5-speed manual
1994 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign
2003 Jaguar S-TYPE R
2006 Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi
2007 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
2010 BMW E92 3 Series Coupe
Past:
1996 Daimler Six LWB
2004 Volvo S60 D5 (RICA 210bhp)
1985 E28 BMW M535


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