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Jaguar ACM (Audio Connectivity Module) is the official solution, but it's expensive. Extra info here. Alternatives: An aftermarket headunit - best functionality but might not fit the interior in an aesthetic sense, steering wheel controls may or may not workParrot kit like the MKi9000/9100/9200 - mainly for bluetooth handsfree but also provides music connectivity, has its own 20W amplifier which may not be enough for everybody, steering wheel control adapter availableOne of the many RDS-adapters that you hook directly to the radio antennaI've done the following mod, but unfortunately there's no certainty it can be done with the CD player or not. http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/f26/how-diy-headunit-hack-aux-tape-deck-57182.html

At some point, there was a bit of a mess-up some SE models (which were the top spec in the beginning before sovereign came along) were labelled as sovereigns. Both have high spec (SE even stands for Special Equipment), wood trim on doors etc, but the one absolutely surefire way of telling them apart is... A sovereign has leather piping on the seats. In case someone is unfamiliar with the term, here's a photo. It's those dark brown stripes on the seats, on cars with black leather they are light-brown/white-ish. EDIT: Here's a long thread at Jaguarforum.co.uk on this matter: http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/f26/sovereign-thats-se-41923.html Also apparently some Sport Premiums have been registered as SE spec.

This should be the OEM grille. The mesh is actually chromed plastic and you can't detach/move/change the badge. http://www.adamesh.co.uk/jaguar-x-type-grille---latest-style-508-p.asp Mina Gallery also makes their version. Their mesh is stainless steel (black/polished) and much more dense, as in, the holes are far smaller. http://www.minagallery.com/jagxp/Jaguar%20X-Type/exterior/Lower%20mesh%20grill.htm Another custom grille here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X-Type-New-Shape-Sport-Grill-Replica-Black-mesh-New-shape-badge-/130935860577

Yes, each piece of factory-fitted veneer will certainly match other trim pieces in the same car, but if you need a whole new trim piece, there is no guarantee it'll be a match to the trim in your exact vehicle.

Unfortunately there is no surefire way of identifying the wood trim. I requested my trim details from Jaguar based on the VIN, and that information did not include anything about the veneer. Well, when I say "surefire", I mean especially the stain. The wood pattern can be identified (for example bird's eye maple is very easy), but it's difficult to find an exact match because there appear to be differences in even similar-looking pieces and photos often lie (camera settings, where it was taken, daylight/clouded over, whether it was edited in any way, what kind of display you view the photo on, etc...). I bought an ashtray cover and gear surround for my manual car from eBay, as they seemed to be the same exact colour as the rest of the trim in my car. However, you can see here that they are significantly paler and lighter than the rest of the trim: Hunting for that steering wheel was a nightmare, I asked the seller to take photos in different conditions with different cameras and then editing them myself (changing white balance settings) to try and make sure the colour is correct. I ended up buying a steering wheel with the correct wood but black leather (my interior is dove/granite), and had to have it re-trimmed at a car interior workshop.

Well, there's the sticker in driver doorway. You can also ask Jaguar about the original colour, tehy'll need your VIN for it. This can also be of use: http://www.affordablejaguarparts.com/informative_specs/paint_code_chart.html Here's interior trim codes: http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Jaguar_Leather_Colour_Chart.php

One cold day this week I got this kind of noise. Turn the volume up to hear it, the phone microphone didn't pick up the first noise (slower speeds) that well though the 50km/h whine is very clear. People on Jaguarforums.com suggested that it might be the propshaft carrier bearing. It's not harmful, only annoying. I haven't encountered it after that one time, but some have had success by greasing the bearing. A new propshaft is fairly expensive. You can see the discussion here, if it's not against forum rules to link to other forums. Here's another noise, also very difficult to hear on the video but it's there. Sort of like a pigeon cooing.

Mine squeaked as well, it is apparently an issue with other models as well. I ordered a bottle of Jaguar power steering additive (part C2S48887) and just poured it into the power steering fluid tank without removing any beforehand. After that, I drove around in some slow circles with full steering lock, left and right, and the squeak went away completely. I did that 2 months (1500 kilometres) ago, and the squeak has not returned. I can also report that, as others have before me, that the additive made steering feel a little lighter. It's of course possible that there is something wrong with your power steering rack itself, but I'd try the additive first. I got mine from eBay for £10, it was item number 350608010349. The seller seems to have a few left still.