Still being looked at by the UK distributor. They've just got the 2008/9 without the iPod socket working, now looking to get your vintage working.

 

Use SDD (or have an indie shop with SDD) go to enable Portable Audio. There are threads showing screen shots of where the options are in the software).
If you can enable it, then yes. MR12V now comes with a 40->30 pin adaptor.
If you cannot, then no.

 

So if the car has an iPod and aux socket it is definitely compatible. Is that right?
Thanks

 

That is correct.

I attach a screenshot of the update from the UK distributor.

 

Thanks for that.
Ive got to have it!

 

I fitted mine last year. It's not difficult if you take your time and ensure you have read and understood the instructions.

 

Thanks to all for the input. Are the instructions available from somewhere so I can make a reasonable assessment of the likelihood of success? I don't want to make the mistake I made with a system I bought from Old Jaguar which I have had to abandon once I saw the instructions and a picture of a heap of bits.

What is this 30 or 40 pin connector which is mentioned above and where can I find it?

 

If you can't install the Old Jaguar model, M12V isn't much easier. I've installed both. You can of course outsource the install. The 30 to 40 pin converter is part of the M12V kit for your model year. The 5.0 liter models have a video card that uses a 40 pin ribbon cable. The 4.2 models have older touchscreens with 30 pin circuit boards. So it comes with the kit. Cheers mate.

 

Best speak to Liam Biggs the UK distributor 07788 267635 who can doubtless advise on cable. I suspect it will come with the specific kit.

Mr12Volt website have videos. Best watched a few times and slowed down at key stages.

 

Thanks ****ie. This morning I spoke to a guy at that phone number who I think must have been Liam Biggs. He told me they were working on an XKR 2007 at present using a prototype system and hoped to have some firm answers in a few weeks. He suggested I call back then. In any case, if it works then it will be February or March, I think he said, before production versions will be available. I'm happy to wait.

Thanks for the tip on the videos although maybe they won't apply precisely to what is coming for the 2007 XK. I'll take a look.
Mike

 

If the Old Jag runs to 50 pages then the Mr12Volt is DEFINITELY not just a bit easier, it's relatively easy. I've done it at 71 years old.

 

yes the oldjaguar.com instruction manual is 43 pages but are only about 15 pages are install. (no I didn't count). Some instructions are posted 3 ways ie, wiring diagram, written instructions, photo. some are operating instructions. The two big differences are price, Old Jaguar is way overpriced. Second is sound. I'm nearly deaf. The M12V connects to MOST and the sound is markedly improved. I find CD's in our car provide the best sound by far. M12V would be second over mp3 in my opinion. It has a decent equalizer and I was able to set it up so help counter balance my hearing loss. @Sailor Mike I hope you find an installer.

 

Yes the standard reversing camera is unaffected, as are all the OEM screen pages.
The Mr12V simply removes the USB from the MOST bus 'chain' and substitutes its module and a dedicated video card.
So all OEM features, including audio, are retained unaltered and the 'home' button toggles the Carplay/AAuto screen on and off. Simples.

 

Yes but older models don't have the same features as the 5.0 (backup camera).

 

OK, so now we wait for Mr12V. In the meantime I'll get the SDD guy to activate the reverse camera and AUX Audio options. Thank you everyone who has contributed to this thread.
Mike