Jag Electrics

[drux]

I’ve just removed my old Radio from my Jag (XJ6 89) now looking at the wiring diagram Haynes manual does not match what I have. The car is fitted with the Jag sound system of its day.

I have tracked down the power and Power Antenna connections

Ok now she has 6 speakers, and 7 connections left. As per the Haynes manual I’m missing 4 connections! And I have an extra that’s not even mentioned.

Anyone know of a good site that may have the wiring diagrams or a contact number etc

Drux

[miniman]

Do the speakers not share a common -ve connection? i.e. there are 6 +ve feeds for the speakers, and one -ve that all 6 are connected to???

Think of it like a -ve earth body setup (yes, I know this is something quite alien to the Tiv brigade...). All the car's electrical items have one +ve feed, and they all share a -ve path back to the battery - the body. Should work with speakers, too!

Edited to say: IMHO only - not liable if it goes bang!

>> Edited by miniman on Tuesday 4th February 16:34

[marlboro]

I once owned an '86 XJ40 and have the Jag service manual. I guess it will be same as yours.

According to the wiring diagram the door speakers share a common -ve so you should end up with 10 speaker wires at the radio.

Here's the wire colour coding of what should be at the radio connector:

RH Front door speaker Pink/White
RH Rear door speaker Pink/Yellow
RH Common door speaker Pink/Light Green

LH Front door speaker Red/White
LH Rear door speaker Red/Brown
LH Common door speaker Red/Green

RH Rear Speaker Pink/Orange Pink/Red
LH Rear Speaker Red/Purple Red/Light Green

Please ask if you need any more info.

Brian

[ultimasimon]

I’ve just removed my old Radio from my Jag (XJ6 89) now looking at the wiring diagram Haynes manual does not match what I have. The car is fitted with the Jag sound system of its day.

I have tracked down the power and Power Antenna connections

Ok now she has 6 speakers, and 7 connections left. As per the Haynes manual I’m missing 4 connections! And I have an extra that’s not even mentioned.

Anyone know of a good site that may have the wiring diagrams or a contact number etc
Drux

Are you just fitting an upgraded/better stereo because you have one/want better sound?

If so and your new unit is fairly new, then just go to Halfords and buy a Jaguar coverter for £10, which will allow you to connect your new stereo without cutting any wires - just plug it in and it will take any new stereo, eg Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC,Blaupaunkt, Alpine etc etc.

See www.halfords.com/shop/finditem.asp?cat=2&sub=157

I hope you read this before you start cutting all the wires!! Also you just put your old stereo back when you sell the car.

[bobfrance]

There's a dedicated Jag section on Gassing Station now y'know.

Doesn't do to mix with the lower classes old bean.

[miniman]

Oh I'll just pi$$ off and take my advice elsewhere then, eh??