Hi.

Take a look here.

http://www.thejagwrangler.com/xk8--xkr-navigation-to-3-gauge-conversion.html

 

Thanks Oyster - that has told me that it's not just a simple swappover.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/view/yw60eg44enhqrdc/Jaguar_Touchscreen_Ugrade.pdf from
Euan Tausney

I wonder if you could maybe do a hook up like this on the display, ?? maybe adapt it somehow Jim a bit of a project?? maybe it could be done??

 

As you say Jim, I'm working on this topic. So far, while still retaining the nearly-useless satnav, I have installed an oil pressure gauge and an analogue clock. Next step is to fit a Garmin satnav with reversing camera,then a panel in lieu of the ashtray with remote USB point for satnav updates, garage door opener and an MP3 input socket for a tapedeck hack. Christmas and budgetary limits might mean (ie will!) delay completion until the New Year.

Oyster's suggestion is a good one. The Jagwrangler's upgrades are top quality and well proved in combat.

 

Errr yessss Barney! When I get my PHD from The Nigerian State Univarsitty (£25 off the Internet) in micro-electronics and gadgetry, the web page tells me that I will understand all these things including androids and other robot related stuff!

I just hope you're suggesting that I should touch the ......... wiring??!!

 

If you do it will go with my PHD in brain surgery also from that great institution in Nigeria;-)

 

Jim I don't know what you are looking for, or how urgent your need is, but due to health issues I might be needing to put mine on the market in the future.

I would prefer it to go to an enthusiast who knows the positives and negatives etc. and not to someone just looking at something to thrash for 12 months before moving on.

Good luck with the insurance, they definitely need to up that amount!

 

Nobody ever asks where you got your PHd from, it's not the done thing old boy. If they ever do, just lie, people don't check either.

Some I'm told.

 

I swopped the satnav on my 2001 XK8 convertible for the 3 guage set up. I then converted them to real guage read out using the kit from Jagwrangler in the US. I am very poor with electrics but the instructions are brilliant and I managed it all without any problems. I would recommend the swop anytime, regards Graham.

 

That sounds good grayg. I might try to find a secondhand gauge set & veneer.

 

I was thinking of hard wiring a new modern sat nav in to mine. Will be next year if I do get round to doing it.

 

and better still